Hey guys my inclinometer came in the mail today and I cant get the farthest right guage (front/rear tilt) to be normal. In order for that guage to read 0 the clinometer has to be tilted wayyy forward, otherwise it hangs out at 30 degrees ass end up. I see that there is an adjust knob, but it seems to only effect the left/right tilt guage. Is there a secret to being able to adjust both (pull knob out and twist etc..)? Thanks
Inclinometer adjustability
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turns out I can adjust it to the left (steeper) but not right (towards 0).
I found this thread which will most likely answer my question, though I wish I didnt have to take her apart.
UltimateYota.com - Inclinometer help? (Fixed w/ pics)
I found this thread which will most likely answer my question, though I wish I didnt have to take her apart.
UltimateYota.com - Inclinometer help? (Fixed w/ pics)
thanks
i just got done fiddling with this gadget for the last 7 beers, and to be honest I couldnt figure out how the guy in the link i posted "skipped teeth" without actually physically just grinding them, which i wasnt comfortable with, they are little plastic gears...
I ended up just rotating the "dial/guage" on its shaft to nearly perfect, and will make it totally balanced in mounting (maybe 2 degrees off as is). Im going to use velcro to mount it, as well as a something to fill the gaps between the meter and the dash. Im using velcro because 1) the clinometer i bought didnt come with the mounting base and 2) my original dash has been covered with a cover that doesnt have the 'divot' for the clinometer to sit
The units are very easy and straightforward to take apart, definitely a sick little device! Before I mount it I need to extend the wires and wire it in. Im not sure where yet, cig lighter/pwr outlet? that has constant power right? What would be the best type of wire to use? Thanks
fourwd: i really appreciate the link man, i am stunned i havent seen that one yet on RB's page, he is truly the 4runner master! i mean damn! Ive disassembeld and reassembled it 3 or 4 times now, so if i decide that I need to get back in there and make those mods it wont be hard! Thanks again, in honesty I wish i wouldve seen this an hour ago ;-) but whatever, id probably **** near 30 degrees anyway!
i just got done fiddling with this gadget for the last 7 beers, and to be honest I couldnt figure out how the guy in the link i posted "skipped teeth" without actually physically just grinding them, which i wasnt comfortable with, they are little plastic gears...
I ended up just rotating the "dial/guage" on its shaft to nearly perfect, and will make it totally balanced in mounting (maybe 2 degrees off as is). Im going to use velcro to mount it, as well as a something to fill the gaps between the meter and the dash. Im using velcro because 1) the clinometer i bought didnt come with the mounting base and 2) my original dash has been covered with a cover that doesnt have the 'divot' for the clinometer to sit
The units are very easy and straightforward to take apart, definitely a sick little device! Before I mount it I need to extend the wires and wire it in. Im not sure where yet, cig lighter/pwr outlet? that has constant power right? What would be the best type of wire to use? Thanks
fourwd: i really appreciate the link man, i am stunned i havent seen that one yet on RB's page, he is truly the 4runner master! i mean damn! Ive disassembeld and reassembled it 3 or 4 times now, so if i decide that I need to get back in there and make those mods it wont be hard! Thanks again, in honesty I wish i wouldve seen this an hour ago ;-) but whatever, id probably **** near 30 degrees anyway!
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AND FAIL!
I thought I figured this MF'er out, but I DID NOT. I just got back from the beach (waves this big ]), gonna take a little time...consult the oracle, and maybe try this again today, idk. Im a little frustrated, I wish that initial link i posted had more detail info..... ugh, lil sum batch clinometer you will be my *****.
Might do RB's mods while im in there, besides the dremel one......... ugh, someone beer me
Success
the only way to do it is to physically move the gears, if you are careful they dont even touch. Im finally GOOD TO GO as far as the gauge reading properly. I also did the little 'mods' that are on roger browns website there, they are both SIMPLE and there is no need for a dremel. I used a razor blade to remove the limiting 'pin' on the front/rear guage, and where he suggested using a dremel to remove the left/right limiters, i just used my smallest pair of needle nose pliers and pryed the little tabs off. Next to wire it up, or i might just worry about mounting it now, idfk, but im glad to have made it to this point.
little tip to anyone buying one off ebay or a private seller: ASK IF IT IS READING PROPERLY! haha, nothing major but kinda a PITA
the only way to do it is to physically move the gears, if you are careful they dont even touch. Im finally GOOD TO GO as far as the gauge reading properly. I also did the little 'mods' that are on roger browns website there, they are both SIMPLE and there is no need for a dremel. I used a razor blade to remove the limiting 'pin' on the front/rear guage, and where he suggested using a dremel to remove the left/right limiters, i just used my smallest pair of needle nose pliers and pryed the little tabs off. Next to wire it up, or i might just worry about mounting it now, idfk, but im glad to have made it to this point.
little tip to anyone buying one off ebay or a private seller: ASK IF IT IS READING PROPERLY! haha, nothing major but kinda a PITA