TurboTobz Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 So I fitted my indiglos yesterday, I had to remove the needle stay on the rev gauge, I then had to put it on my new gauge facia only I had to position it slightly differently as I was worried it would be too close to the number '0' and didn't want to damage the lights.Obviously after removing the stay and needle I put my needle back on but I'm sure when it's reading 2k revs it's between 1-1.5k roughly I'd say it's between 200 and 500 out, will I be able to solve this issue seeing as the needle stay isnt in the exact same position as before? Also how can I accurately reset the needle?Any help much appreciated cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Gold Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) Just kindly ask someone if you may borrow there digital timing lamp..to read engine speed/rev'syou'll then know exactly how far out you are, or...those digital engine analyser meter's, i got one @ work & used to use it for setting up carbs etc. Edited March 24, 2013 by Neo Gold Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pig666eon Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 you dont take off the needles the kit was designed to slip over everything i havent read any threads where the needle was able to go back on right to read the right values ive done a few here all without taking any of the needles out you should have left them on dude more than likely your going to have to get a new rev clock and replace it if you want it back to oem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurboTobz Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) The needle looked as though it would have gone through the zero mate, I didn't want to kill the circuit so I moved it I've read of people removing them and sticking them on so that's what I ended up doing. There only very slightly out I know I could use a tacho gauge (but i dont have one)and set it via that, I could probably also adjust it manually and get it near spot on, I just wanna know if there's a more simple way of sorting it.P.s. have you seen my pm's on Facebook dude? Cheers Edited March 24, 2013 by TurboTobz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Xpect Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 The Rev Limit while Driving could be your placing indicator, maybe on some rollers or sth like that. Or letting it spin in free air. Not the easiest way and possibly not the best but definately exact I think Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurboTobz Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 I think my best bet is to borrow a tach gauge and ref to that! I hate the idea of redlining or going anywhere near it lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whitenoize Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 (edited) Yeah mate no need to take theNeedle off loads of people have fitted them without a problem they just slipOver the old dials well mine did anyway can see y it would be any different was a fairly easy job Edited April 7, 2013 by Whitenoize Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Did you manage to sort this issue out mate? I've just been fitting my Indiglo's and my fat fingers accidentally pried the rev needle off lolWhen I remove the needle and set it back to 0, it stays there (car off). But if I wind the needle out myself again, it rests at approx 2-300rpm. I haven't tried starting the car yet to see if it corrects itself, anyone think it will or do I need a new tachometer? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Just spotted this on TGTT, really hoping it sorts itself when I give it a shot tomorrow! http://www.toyotagtturbo.com/forums/showthread.php?84213-Rev-counter-out-by-400RPM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurboTobz Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 It's not a great deal out if atall, I need a trimming light or tach gauge, I was wondering if there was a way to tell by voltage output from rpm signal.Anyhow a tip, needle off plug it in, ignition on and the needle goes to '0' position. That's how I initially set mine, I was rushing though, I think if it is out I could probably get it spot on!Haven't been keeping an eye on this thread as I've been readying some forged goodies and I think I may have a blown hg or an ignition fault so I'm busy lol. If the engine comes out I'll attack this while it's stripped. Let me know how you get on! Tbh I think I've had all my needles off now lol everything else functions spot on! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I could've sworn I posted my update in here lol! Anyhoo, I put it to ignition when the dials were back in, it shot to 3000rpm. Took the needle off trying not to turn the spindle(?) thingy, set it to 0rpm and when it started it went to it's usual 1600ish-rpm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurboTobz Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 Nice! Both before and after is exactley what mine done, I wonder how accurate the plasma dials are perhaps my needles all good, lol. So many problems not enough time and all my tools are in my garage 15 miles away. Deary me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.