DeTomaso Mailing List: March 98, Message #87
     



From: 	David Doddek <pantera@pobox.com>

Subject: Re: Gauge Calibration

Date: 	Tue, 3 Mar 1998 00:01:07 +0000



At 01:49 AM 3/2/98 +0000, Paul wrote:

>It is official.  I'm going to be making a small electrical circuit to

>calibrate gauges.  This means that electrical based sensors like the fuel

>level, oil pressure, water temp (unfortunately not speedos) can be

>calibrated to our Italian gauges.  I'm not sure of the cost yet, but

>somewhere between $50-$100.  This way we can keep our stock gauges and yet

>get the accuracy we need for driving our cars.  It'll probably be a month

>before I have prototypes to try on my car.  I'll keep you posted.

>

>For those of you looking for a more accurate speedo, while I was at the drag

>races in Phoenix, I talked to a guy from VDO.  They have a digital system

>available that can be calibrate by pressing a button 3 times (I am assuming

>that it has to be done at very specific times).  This means that all of you

>that have different size tires you use on the rears can still keep a

>calibrated speedo/odometer.

>

>Paul

>#9270

>



Paul, if you need any help, just let me know.  I have a few parts sources

and some other things that may be of help.  Or I could help with the circuit.



Dave D