Almost looks like a road worthy vehicle now! But my tachometer wiring still needs tweaking, since I'm trying to steal an output signal from the old Rover alternator for my RPM reading. (I have a laser RPM detector now, just to be sure the reading is accurate once it's working) Next up is a road test to verify the speedometer, boost gauge, temp gauge, and exhaust gas temps... which if all good means I can turn up the boost and start tuning it!
As an experiment I think it's worth trying a longer exhaust to spin the turbo faster,as I see it the exhaust gas is exiting without producing enough flow to build a rise? Counter intuitive but you may also gain from having the end section actually having a slight narrowing taper!
Dude. Just gotta say. You're one helluva builder. This is the most BA build. And I hope I get to see it in person at shows or an off road park or something. Frikkin cool rig. Nice job.
Very nice, my poor old series 3 1980 SWB has sat on the drive with one door off waiting for me to fix it for the last 2 years. and now i have to clear off the layer of moss as well. :o)
I retro'd my Defender with the exact same gauges and had the same problem with the RPM gauge. Once you wire your signal from the alt, there are tiny microswitches on the back to set the gauge to different pulse rates from the alt. I played around with the settings until I got it right.
Ah good to know, figured it would just take a few settings here 'n there until I got it right. And I'm confident I can get it near enough to exact since I have a handheld laser/photo tachometer meter to double check.
I am super glad to see this dash set up! Fucking awesome man! I wish I could be a part of this haha you're making art. I'm not even a diesel guy but you've basically done the impossible. A reliable rover hahaha.
Wait you used the black pump handle?! In WA the green pump handle is diesel, the black is gas. Man I would destroy my truck if I passed through a fuel station like that :)
Yeah the pumps around here are goofy with no real sense behind the colors... that's why I put so many diesel only stickers all around the fill door so I remember to double check 😆
@@Tinker1837 :0 well, that will actually help me, i had problems trying to find a harness for a toyota hilux 1987 2L, but with the ideas you give me, am gonna try make it myself.
I'm honestly not sure yet what I'll do for that... either drill holes in the this cluster for the warning lights + indicators, or setup a panel for those lights up on top of the cluster surround.
Hello... excellent project... magnificent and I followed your discovery project from the beginning, I plan to do the same project of a 4bt cummins for a defender... at some point I can ask for your opinion... and idea... congratulations ..
Really, really nice job on the gauges and the project overall! I followed your build on 4BTswaps. I''m pulling together components for a 3/4 ton GMT800 6BT conversion. I have planning to use the GM AD244 alternator, but am having second thoughts. I'm now considering a 28SI. What alternator did you finally end up with? And what thermostat housing did you use? Thanks.
Thanks! I'm using the original Rover alternator for now, but I'll likely go with a rewound diesel unit later down the road. I used the angled housing to make the custom radiator easier to fit.
Great looking cluster ! Painting it the Cummins color is a nice touch. What do you think of the old racer trick of rotating the gauge so the needles are straight up at normal operating position ? might be handy if you will be doing a lot of rock crawling or high angle operation. Look forward to seeing you get it sorted !
I might have to do the same to my project truck I already added a aftermarket temp gauge might have to do more gauges.. check out my build on my channel
Did you you ditch all the disco 2 abs/traction control components? Any issues with the immobilizer without the v8 in there? I'd like to know how you got around all the bcu related electronics.
I did yes, actually to clarify I ditched the ENTIRE electrical system. Went in there with bolt cutters, was surprisingly cathartic. I'm building my own bespoke system in it's place using a combination of motorsports + mil-spec + marine grade parts with breakers instead of fuses & solar etc. Big job but fun to decide where everything goes & how it works.
@@Tinker1837 I have always heard the differentials were weak on the rovers, the traction control helps spread the effort as to not grenade anything. Did you upgrade the gears and replace the differentials? Also were you able to keep the climate controls/lights/signals/power door locks/power windows functional?
I did not upgrade any gears, by some luck the ratio's worked out perfect with this engine/trans. They are in the range of 1/2-ton american axles, so not weak really, more the issue is cost in upgrades versus american axles like Dana60/Ford9 etc. Lights and signals I have rewired so they work, and no climate control will be custom as well.
@@Tinker1837 with the torque of a 4bt I not surprised to hear she turns the stock gears as well as if not better than a healthy 4.6. Thank you for the input.
I'm honestly not sure yet what I'll do for that... either drill holes in the this cluster for the warning lights + indicators, or setup a panel for those lights up on top of the cluster surround.
I'm planning to do something like this with my 1980 international s2554, cluster is cracked and gauges ain't working no more. Where can i buy a mechanical gauge set for a diesel engine????
I'm honestly not sure yet what I'll do for that... either drill holes in the this cluster for the warning lights + indicators, or setup a panel for those lights up on top of the cluster surround.
@@Tinker1837 Dear After your RnD please tell me diesel average definately. Because in our coutry diesel price goes very high & so what i am finding which engine i have to mount on my van or generator.👍👍
Almost looks like a road worthy vehicle now! But my tachometer wiring still needs tweaking, since I'm trying to steal an output signal from the old Rover alternator for my RPM reading. (I have a laser RPM detector now, just to be sure the reading is accurate once it's working) Next up is a road test to verify the speedometer, boost gauge, temp gauge, and exhaust gas temps... which if all good means I can turn up the boost and start tuning it!
As an experiment I think it's worth trying a longer exhaust to spin the turbo faster,as I see it the exhaust gas is exiting without producing enough flow to build a rise? Counter intuitive but you may also gain from having the end section actually having a slight narrowing taper!
Engine tan coloured whole vehicle:)
Still the coolest project on RUclips. Glad to see you’re back!
Glad to be back! Working on the videos is a good motivator to get things done faster.
@@Tinker1837 that’s a definite. Look forward to the continued progress!
@Harold Finch The very fate of the world could depend on the wiper's rotation....
Dude. Just gotta say. You're one helluva builder. This is the most BA build. And I hope I get to see it in person at shows or an off road park or something. Frikkin cool rig. Nice job.
Hey thanks man! I have no shortage of people to share it with when it's more complete that have helped & motivated me thru the project.
Very nice, my poor old series 3 1980 SWB has sat on the drive with one door off waiting for me to fix it for the last 2 years. and now i have to clear off the layer of moss as well. :o)
The time really flies by on big projects!
"NO MY TRUCK IS DONE YET" @ 0:22, that is awesome!
Good spot haha!
Driving with gloves? Time to put a heater in that thing! Keep up the work!
Now I can with a dashboard :D
I retro'd my Defender with the exact same gauges and had the same problem with the RPM gauge. Once you wire your signal from the alt, there are tiny microswitches on the back to set the gauge to different pulse rates from the alt. I played around with the settings until I got it right.
Ah good to know, figured it would just take a few settings here 'n there until I got it right. And I'm confident I can get it near enough to exact since I have a handheld laser/photo tachometer meter to double check.
Great to see more progress and "cleanup"
In the moment these things so seem insignificant, but after I take a step back they definitely are bigger than I expect.
Well done mate
Thanks!
what a crackin unit!
Shame there was no dip stick for the fuel tank lol.
Getting closer every day mate.
Cheers for the effort and sharing.
Thanks! Oh that one was all on me. What a dummy to not just keep it topped up always haha!
I love seeing this thing evolve. Great job as usual
It's come a long way!
So dang cool man. Good thing the factory installed smoke didn’t come out.
Those pesky angry pixies always looking for a way out!
Hey now that’s looking pretty fresh
Honestly turned out much better than I expected!
Good job. 🤙
Thanks! :)
I am super glad to see this dash set up! Fucking awesome man! I wish I could be a part of this haha you're making art. I'm not even a diesel guy but you've basically done the impossible. A reliable rover hahaha.
Me too, turned out way better than I expected! Well lot's not get too ahead of ourselves just yet lol!
@@Tinker1837 yeah it looks mint. And I dunno. The clips of it running and driving even with running out of fuel still sounded good and healthy.
Cool gwages
Thank you :)
So wierd to see you using the Black fuel handle.... Instantly thought, "well theres your problem!" Ours are always green for Diesel.
The pumps here make no sense! The station across the street has all different color handles lol!
I'm so glad you're back!!!
Same! Getting these videos out helps push me to get things done on time.
Wait you used the black pump handle?! In WA the green pump handle is diesel, the black is gas. Man I would destroy my truck if I passed through a fuel station like that :)
Yeah the pumps around here are goofy with no real sense behind the colors... that's why I put so many diesel only stickers all around the fill door so I remember to double check 😆
I'm from Port Orchard WA. and commented the same before I saw this.lol
Thanks for the ideas 😀
Happy to help!
@@Tinker1837 liltle question, are you making the electric harness or order a prebuilt one?
@@josuesamuel497 Making everything custom myself :D
@@Tinker1837 :0 well, that will actually help me, i had problems trying to find a harness for a toyota hilux 1987 2L, but with the ideas you give me, am gonna try make it myself.
Отличная работа! Молодец.
Thanks :D
Increíble proceso te sigo desde el día uno y es asombroso el cariño con el que le diste nueva vida a este Discovery
Thanks and much more to come!
Keep up the good work
Absolutely!
What about all the other lights for air bags, etc. Mine has like ten different ones on start up.
Airbags are not there anymore & warning lights are going somewhere else
Idiots lights low beam high beam etc btw good work
I'm honestly not sure yet what I'll do for that... either drill holes in the this cluster for the warning lights + indicators, or setup a panel for those lights up on top of the cluster surround.
Hello... excellent project... magnificent and I followed your discovery project from the beginning, I plan to do the same project of a 4bt cummins for a defender... at some point I can ask for your opinion... and idea... congratulations ..
I was literally about to go to sleep then I got the notification
No time for sleep haha! >:D
Really, really nice job on the gauges and the project overall! I followed your build on 4BTswaps. I''m pulling together components for a 3/4 ton GMT800 6BT conversion. I have planning to use the GM AD244 alternator, but am having second thoughts. I'm now considering a 28SI. What alternator did you finally end up with? And what thermostat housing did you use? Thanks.
Thanks! I'm using the original Rover alternator for now, but I'll likely go with a rewound diesel unit later down the road. I used the angled housing to make the custom radiator easier to fit.
Mantap ❤️❤️ need extra diesel in the vehicle
Yes! And now I can see how much extra haha
Shooow
😎
Great looking cluster ! Painting it the Cummins color is a nice touch. What do you think of the old racer trick of rotating the gauge so the needles are straight up at normal operating position ? might be handy if you will be doing a lot of rock crawling or high angle operation. Look forward to seeing you get it sorted !
Thanks, and I hadn't thought of that idea!
I have done it, and it really stands out when something is off... great to have you back uploading, thanks for the videos !
Soo good!
Glad you like :)
I might have to do the same to my project truck I already added a aftermarket temp gauge might have to do more gauges.. check out my build on my channel
That looks very neat! Are you getting speed from the transmission or from a wheel speed sensor ?
Thanks! The speed sensor is built into the tailshaft of the trans.
So at the fuel station the black handle is diesel and the green is petrol. I got to 76's and where I live its opposite.
I swear every other station does it different here... not ideal & part of why I put so many "diesel only" stickers on the fuel door.
Наклей на металл кожу с мягкой подложкой, будет круто выглядить (под приборы)
Interesting idea!
Love the gauge setup ! Where did you get those gauges at
They're VDO gauges from Summit Racing: www.vdo-gauges.com/instruments-displays-and-clusters/by-series/vision-black.html
Hi. Your engine RPm gauge work from alternator or another sensor?
Alternator
Did you you ditch all the disco 2 abs/traction control components? Any issues with the immobilizer without the v8 in there? I'd like to know how you got around all the bcu related electronics.
I did yes, actually to clarify I ditched the ENTIRE electrical system. Went in there with bolt cutters, was surprisingly cathartic. I'm building my own bespoke system in it's place using a combination of motorsports + mil-spec + marine grade parts with breakers instead of fuses & solar etc. Big job but fun to decide where everything goes & how it works.
@@Tinker1837 I have always heard the differentials were weak on the rovers, the traction control helps spread the effort as to not grenade anything. Did you upgrade the gears and replace the differentials? Also were you able to keep the climate controls/lights/signals/power door locks/power windows functional?
I did not upgrade any gears, by some luck the ratio's worked out perfect with this engine/trans. They are in the range of 1/2-ton american axles, so not weak really, more the issue is cost in upgrades versus american axles like Dana60/Ford9 etc. Lights and signals I have rewired so they work, and no climate control will be custom as well.
@@Tinker1837 with the torque of a 4bt I not surprised to hear she turns the stock gears as well as if not better than a healthy 4.6. Thank you for the input.
Ah more like a finished vehicle everyday.
Yeah :D Did not expect the new gauge cluster to turn out this nice, but certainly makes it seem more legit in the cockpit now!
On my discovery doesn't work the rpm...
what do you think is the problem?
For my Discovery I needed a RPM gauge that is adjustable.
Gonna put any indicator lamps in the dash?
I'm honestly not sure yet what I'll do for that... either drill holes in the this cluster for the warning lights + indicators, or setup a panel for those lights up on top of the cluster surround.
I'm planning to do something like this with my 1980 international s2554, cluster is cracked and gauges ain't working no more. Where can i buy a mechanical gauge set for a diesel engine????
Yours is awesome btw
Thanks! And the gauges like I have from VDO also have mechanical versions & I found the best prices on Summit Racing. That's a proper big truck!
what about your blinker indicator?
I'm honestly not sure yet what I'll do for that... either drill holes in the this cluster for the warning lights + indicators, or setup a panel for those lights up on top of the cluster surround.
is there a link to these gauges?
Now there is! www.vdo-gauges.com/instruments-displays-and-clusters/by-series/vision-black.html
@@Tinker1837 Thank you very much!
All good, but please change the water temp gauge with rpm gauge PLEASEEEE.
But why? I kinda like that layout.
@@Tinker1837 ahahh, Because it´s look more standard. RPMs bottom left, But if you like it thats fine lol
Too bad about the engine paint flaking
Yeah, needs a redo for sure :(
What is the diesel average of 4bt on your vehicle
I do not know yet, but now with a gauge I can discover the fuel average.
@@Tinker1837 Dear
After your RnD please tell me diesel average definately.
Because in our coutry diesel price goes very high & so what i am finding which engine i have to mount on my van or generator.👍👍
Absolutely, happy to share what I find :)
@@Tinker1837
Jazakumullahu khair
what is youre plan for the hood
It's a secret for now, but it's a fun idea that I think will be very unique.
@@Tinker1837 😏😏
Im thinking doing a swap on toyota tacoma 2017 any ideas ?
Yes. Start working and don't stop till you're done lol
2.8r, 4bt mucho gravity
@@kerrman91 im traying a bt 4 thanks
The 4BT engine will be quite tall for that chassis but not impossible.
@@Tinker1837 thanks
How does the sensors work?
Which sensor?
@@Tinker1837 temp sensor, rpm,volt, blinkers .😅
Temp sensor is in the cylinder head, rpm is coming from the alternator, voltage is just from the batteries, and blinkers I have not done (yet)
Where's the Tachometer
It's the gauge to the upper right side of the big center speedo gauge.
@@Tinker1837 OK saw everything...
I am so excited to have them now so I can turn up the boost :D
@@Tinker1837 and you've already connected the fuel level sensor ...
@@Tinker1837 I would also add an indicator of air filter contamination
Shane the bottom gauges don’t fit the bezel properly
They do, just that it's rather difficult to get a camera where the driver's eyes are when... driving
It’s time for A HooD she looking good sounding Good
New name cum discover 🤔😎
Yes! Shoveling out my engine bay during winter could be challenging.
First
Eleventy!