To: | John Innis <jdinnis@gmail.com> |
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Subject: | Re: [TR] Adding a VSS pulse generator inline with speedometer cable |
From: | Brad Kahler <bkahler1@gmail.com> |
Date: | Wed, 15 Aug 2012 10:04:01 -0400 |
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No, I don't. Since the new cruise units are designed to work with modern cars I would imagine whatever is typical for a modern VSS would be appropriate. Just shows you how little I know about modern cars :) If it was made after about 1973 I don't know much about them! Brad On Wed, Aug 15, 2012 at 10:02 AM, John Innis <jdinnis@gmail.com> wrote: > You could also get (or build) a converter that will take ignition pulses > and give you a VSS signal. Do you know what the Specs are for the VSS that > your unit wants? > > > On Wed, Aug 15, 2012 at 8:59 AM, Brad Kahler <bkahler1@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Geo, >> >> This one doesn't allow connecting to the ignition coil as a speed source >> either. It seems that all of them on the market now require a VSS signal, >> pulse generator in the speedo cable or else magnets on the drive shaft. >> >> Also the one you've listed is a vacuum unit and I prefer the electric >> servo >> type. >> >> I installed an SCS/Frigette cruise control with electric servo unit on my >> Spitfire back in 1998 and it worked great. Bud Rolofson then installed >> one >> on his TR6 and it's been working great all these years. Now that I want >> to >> install one in my TR4 they don't make the style that will sense speed from >> the ignition coil. >> >> The two simplest options are a VSS in the speedometer cable or the magnets >> on the drive shaft. I haven't given up on the speedometer cable option >> just yet, still a few more places to check with. Barring that I'll >> probably end up with the magnets on the drive shaft. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Brad ** triumphs@autox.team.net ** Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/triumphs-archive@autox.team.net |
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