Tiltmeter mounting on JD 4XX0

swa240z · Jul 15, 2003

Hey all,

I've had a tiltmeter sitting around for several months and finally figured out how to securely mount it to my 4300 in a very visible location without drilling any holes. See attached picture.

Steve

swa240z · Jul 15, 2003

Here's another view. I used the top screws that hold the dash in place. The mount I made helps make it more visible above the steering wheel without being to obvious. The mount is just a 1.25" x 15" strip of 16ga sheet metal. I got a couple of longer bolts to replace the stock ones. I also used rubber washers under the mount I made to keep it from damaging the plastic dash piece.

Steve

markie61 · Jul 15, 2003

Very clean installation. You may want to tilt the face so it is perpendicular to the ground. R&B's installation instructions say that it makes it more accurate, although it's easier to see when tipped back like you have it.
Mark

GreenMtnMan · Jul 15, 2003

Good idea, and nice installation! I've been in the same situation and will take advantage of your idea. Thanks for posting the pics.

swa240z · Jul 15, 2003

markie61 -

Thanks for the heads up on the mounting. As usual, I haven't read the instructions (yet). I kind of wondered about the angle, but you are right - much easier to see with a slight tilt. I'll try it straight up and see how it works out.

Steve

Chief · Jul 15, 2003

Real nice & clean installation. Very orginal thinking! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif What kind of metal stock did you use?

swa240z · Jul 15, 2003

Hey Chief -

I used a piece of 1.25" x 15" piece of 16ga sheet metal and painted it with some Rustoleum. I may remake the mount out of aluminum if it should ever start to rust. It was just some metal that I had laying around.

BTW, In addition to the tractors, it appears we share the same tastes in trucks. I drive a 2001 QC LWB 4x4 Cummins, though mine is now putting out about 375 HP. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Love that truck!

Steve

Golfgar4 · Jul 16, 2003

Nice job! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Do you have to calibrate the tiltmeter after installing it? From your picture, it looks like the meter is showing about a 3 degree tilt. Is this because of the camera angle, is the floor not level, or is it that it hasn't been calibrated yet?

Just wondering! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Chief · Jul 16, 2003

swa240z, well there you have it! Great minds think alike /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif I have been using the built in tilt meter in my butt for a long time and it would be nice to have a gauge that gives you something to compare and keep and eye on. I am leaving my Cummins stock for now. Does all I ask of it and gets 21 - 23 mpg to boot. I may add some fuel, boost, and egt gauges later but for the time being, I put my Briar Hopper fuel pressure tester on the injection pump and test it out. Lift pump is still kicking, min. 6 psi at 2950 rpm in 5th gear pulling my trailer. I just installed the ROPS light brush guard and work light kit which was not bad to install and helps out a bunch at night. I am going to install a rear facing set on the underside of the brush guard for seeing to the rear and hooking up equipment.

fivestring · Jul 16, 2003

I like that installation. Now I know how to mount mine; I just got it yesterday. R&B did a good job making those units. What is the biggest slope you've been on with it and still felt safe?