TM-2 Engine Watchdog
Submitted: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009 at 10:39
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Member - Boo Boo (NSW)
Well we are now in downtown
Blackwater, Qld for 7 weeks.
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and there are no jobs to be had.
Never mind it gives me time to install the Watchdog and do some maintenance on the Troopy, and get ready for another hiding from the cane toads and Sir Kev.
Now I have the the black box of the watchdog sitting on the ironing board (my computer table),and need some suggestions on how to attach it to the dashboard.
I have thought of that sticky velcros, but am open to other suggestions.
Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009 at 11:55
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009 at 11:55
The best stuff is stuff called TWINLOCK made by 3M is like velcro but slightly different in that it has rows of little spikes whch have little heads on them and when pushed together lock really tight.
The stuff is also heat resistant to about 45deg
two strips of it held a 3 1/2 in screen on my roof console for about a year.
At present hold the remote head of the UHF with it.
Wont be available in small
places I would think I got
mine from the 3M warehouse in Brissy
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Reply By: Member - ross m (WA) - Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009 at 12:40
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009 at 12:40
Ive got a 75 series ute and I put the engine mate under the ash tray.
Its held in there with a coupe of screws that came in the pack.
I kept the screws short so the dont foul the ash tray
I put the wiring behind the aircon duct and sent it out the hole where all the other wiring comes through.
The ash tray has to be fully closed to read it.
My preference would have been for the Watchdog to be mounted from the bottom
so I could have sat it on the dash or the fuel pod,more in my line of sight.
Although they do recommend it be shaded so you can read it,which is pretty true.
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Follow Up By: On Patrol & TONI - Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009 at 21:28
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009 at 21:28
ross m
You said: "Although they do recommend it be shaded so you can read it,which is pretty true"
The best thing about the WatchDog is, that it is audible, you dont need to read it constantly.
Mine is under the dash via screws and yes I can see it "if I want too", but its great to know that if I dont look at it every couple of minutes it will let me know, when need be, by beeping.
Thats the reason I chose it.
Cheers Colin.
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Follow Up By: Member - ross m (WA) - Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 at 11:35
Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 at 11:35
I like to glance at it as I drive. I have the sensor connected to the coolant outlet and the temp can rise and fall as much 20c depending on the gear Im in or the terrain.
The audible alarm is a second chance if you dont pick up a problem with your eyes.
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Reply By: Member - sdr00y (Beecroft,NSW) - Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009 at 16:28
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009 at 16:28
I have
mine mounted sort of diagonally below the ashtray, to the right. Kind of hard to explain. I will take a photo of it and post it, but it wont be until tomorrow as the troopy is in a repair
shop getting some rust cut out of the roof and I collect it in the morning.
I folded up some thin sheet metal and mounted the unit to that. The sheet metal then mounts to the dash using existing screws.
I can see the unit easily except when in 5th gear, I just need to move my head a little so I can see it in 5th.
Will become clearer when I post the pics I expect.
sdr00y
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