Gav's 101.

**stuee** · 23rd June 2013, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by bacicat

Found it!

. Thanks heaps - I knew I had seen it recently, it was right under my nose.

I'm just waiting for some pics to upload then Ill put some stuff up in my thread but if you are chasing the 10V regulators I lucked out with both Altronics and Jaycar (could then just pick it up after work). RS however offered free next day delivery for the regulators when ordering online, the only catch was I had to buy a packet of 5 which came to a pricey $2.55

I'd offer to post you one of my spares but it would be cheaper and faster for you to get it from RS.

Just make sure you leave a delivery instruction to leave the package at your door otherwise Toll will leave a "we missed you" card and you'll need to waste time picking them up from there depo or organizing re-delivery.

RS part number 6616702
http://australia.rs-online.com/web/p...633D4E4F4E4526

edit* for the Oil pressure sender I purchased a VDO sender/switch which was 1/8npt then I just got an adapter piece from my local fittings store. Just had the original pressure switch and vdo unit handed it to them and asked them to make it work. Will be going back to them when it comes time to do my brake lines and fittings.

**Homestar** · 28th June 2013, 06:54 PM

Look what turned up today...

I was going to buy some Smiths Gauges as they look closer to original, but the price of them made that impractical - nearly 3 times the price - Also, I couldn't find a 52mm tacho that Smiths does, so I went with some VDO stuff which I use all the time at work and is accurate, reliable and well priced.

Mine didn't have any gauges in the centre dash from new, but I need more info about the engine... I don't trust the dodgy oil pressure switch, and although the factory temp gauge may be accurate, I though having a second one there to check it against would be a good idea. A voltmeter is a much more useful proposition than an ammeter and a tacho to round out the group.

Not sure if I'll get time to fit them this weekend, but I'll take a pic once done.

Cheers - Gav

**Sitec** · 28th June 2013, 07:53 PM

Mmmmmm, like those! Might have to come see you when I do the diesel conversion (which is all go thanks to our Agent in Scotland). Thinking of a more user and wife friendly dash like the one pictured... She drove the old one but struggled, so this has to be easier! She threw the 130 around happily!!

**Homestar** · 28th June 2013, 08:03 PM

I like that. Lots more wiring than I would want to do - even with the amount I have already done

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**stuee** · 28th June 2013, 10:51 PM

I take it you'll put the tacho in a holder just above the dash and the other three in the existing holes? I've been thinking about a tacho for mine but haven't found a spot I like to put it in.

**Homestar** · 29th June 2013, 07:09 AM

Haven't figured out where the tacho is going yet...

. But I was thinking along those lines. I just know I wanted a tacho so I ordered it. When I stick it in I'll take some pics.

I'm not 100% happy with the tacho - I ordered a 0 - 6000 rpm unit like this...

But they sent me the 0 - 8000 rpm unit with a note saying it was cheaper... I think they didn't have the other one in stock. The biggest thing that bugs me with it is that the writing is a slightly different colour white. It probably won't matter as it will be mounted on its own, but I'll still know.

I have emailed them to see what went on and if they can supply the correct unit.

**Homestar** · 30th June 2013, 04:46 PM

So, I have a question for the AULRO Brains Trust - can canvas be stretched at all if it has shrunk a bit? Actually, I'm not 100% sure if it has shrunk as there seems to be a bit more than I need at the other end, but I can't get it where I want it...

Let me explain - my tilt sits out a bit too far behind the doors where it is supposed to fit in that track - it fits fine at the top, but at the bottom it sits out of the track leaving a small gap. I'm thinking half the problem is the stupid bungy cords used to secure it. They have a tendency to pull the edges in and just don't work right. I will be replacing all the bungies with cord soon, but does anyone have any ideas about how I can straighten the tilt out so it fits properly?

Cheers - Gav

**Mick_Marsh** · 30th June 2013, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by bacicat

So, I have a question for the AULRO Brains Trust - can canvas be stretched at all if it has shrunk a bit? Actually, I'm not 100% sure if it has shrunk as there seems to be a bit more than I need at the other end, but I can't get it where I want it...

Let me explain - my tilt sits out a bit too far behind the doors where it is supposed to fit in that track - it fits fine at the top, but at the bottom it sits out of the track leaving a small gap. I'm thinking half the problem is the stupid bungy cords used to secure it. They have a tendency to pull the edges in and just don't work right. I will be replacing all the bungies with cord soon, but does anyone have any ideas about how I can straighten the tilt out so it fits properly?

Cheers - Gav

Mine has the opposite problem. Want to swap them round one day? Just for something to do. An excuse to take them out.

**Homestar** · 30th June 2013, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

Mine has the opposite problem. Want to swap them round one day? Just for something to do. An excuse to take them out.

Yeah, that sounds like a plan - I want to have a closer look at yours anyway.

. Need to have a peak at the overdrive install as well as how your tilt is attached with the ropes.

If it ain't raining next weekend I'll come or a drive.

**101RRS** · 30th June 2013, 07:27 PM

Sounds all pretty normal for an older tilt - On my 101 on the drivers side the canvas does sit in its slot behind the driver door but not on the passenger side but then I do not sit over that side

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All I can suggest is keep the tilt on the vehicle and keep all the ropes pulled tight. In summer I have the sides of my tilt rolled up and when autumn comes along and I roll them down everything is a bit short or tight but with all the ropes tight all starts to come back to its usual tight state after a week or so.

Cheers

Garry

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