tv cables and gauges and tube flaring, o my!

[Tom]

Ok first question: seting up my TV cable.
I thought I had it hooked up correctly, but was wrong. With the throttle fully depressed, I can still pull the TV cable out a litte ways. How do I adjust for this? As it sits the cable has no slack with no throttle. The bracket is a generic checkers one, but works exactly like the bracket edelbrock offers to put TV cables on a carter/edelbrock carb. So do I push on that button and let the thing rachet, do I move the bracket that holds the TV cable housing [foward or back] or do I move the little stop on the actual cable that adjusts its length?

Second question: My gauges. I have outside of the gauge panel a tach, a mechanical oil pressure, a tranny temp and a air/fuel ratio gauge. Im going to make a pod to hold them all together. Where Im going to mount it is the question. Should I mount it on top of the dash? If so, in the middle, to the left or right? Or should I mount it to the underside of the dash, like under the radio or steering colume? Just looking for some opinions on this one.

Lastly, I tried making my own metal fuel lines today. Well Ive done that before [with good success], but this time I tried flaring the ends too. That part didnt work so well. Every time I tried to flare a end, it would start flaring one side, then eventully [if I made the flare large enough, way too big to be of use] the other side would go too. What exactly was going wrong with that?

[J-Spec C10]

I think I can help with some of your problems, so here goes,..

TV cable adjustment was covered a little while back, even with a diagram. Just use the search feature of the board, you'll find it.

Second question, Since I hang out at a local speed shop, (they sponsor my CRX ) I have seen premade gauge pods that hold up to 3 gauges. I believe autometer makes them and theyre made of ABS plastic, Ill look into it. They are for mounting to any flat surface and are finished with a grainy dash material look. You can prep/paint them to match the exisiting dash color too.

As for the line flaring, I'm no good at it either. As far as I know, it just takes a lot of practice, hopefully someone can help on this part.

[J-Spec C10]

Heres a pic of the pods.... made by autometer.

[J-Spec C10]

another..

[J-Spec C10]

this one is by OBX

[J-Spec C10]

this ones called a wedgee heehee.....
Carbon Fibre, and looks kinda coo, but its held down with velcro...

[Tom]

Thanks j-spec

I like those middle picture pods. They look good. But I can make a pod to house all 4 of my gauges for a lil cheaper

As for the TV cable, I know it was discoused. I started like 2-3 topics on it myself. But for some reason Im just not getting it. Im not sure what I need to adjust, whether it be the length of the cable, the bracket or the housing

Velcro is actually a good idea, it would mean not having to drill holes in the dash.....

[Bowed]

Originally posted by Tom
Ok I tried making my own metal fuel lines today. Well Ive done that before [with good success], but this time I tried flaring the ends too. That part didnt work so well. Every time I tried to flare a end, it would start flaring one side, then eventully [if I made the flare large enough, way too big to be of use] the other side would go too. What exactly was going wrong with that?

Good flares depend greatly on the Quality of the tool. You need a very good type , preferably a professional one .

[PHOENIX]

Tom do your self a huge favor and ditch the little plastic line. Its junk!!! Go down to a local performance shop (you know who Im gonna say, and you dont like them, which is understandable ) Anyway buy the braided line. Its much better quality and has never leaked on me. The plastic line caused me all kinda of problems, then is busted and ruined my carpet.

[Tom]

ummm eddie, what plastic lines are you talking about?

[PHOENIX]

mechanical oil pressure gauges comes with a nylon hose, its a POS and should be discarded asap.

I say you mount the gauges in the middle of the dash, facing at the driver (like at 45degree angle or so).

[Tom]

ooooooo now I get it
Yeah I already had it break on me once. Driving down my street in the dark with a friend, whats that smell? O CRAP!!!

I didnt know they sell different tubing for it though. Ill have to go check em out. Hey eiddie, know anywhere to get a small piece of aluminum or stainless steel? O and I can bring you your crossmember back if you want this week. They didnt need to use it.

[PHOENIX]

Yes I would like to have the crossmember back, just incase I need it when I swap trannys. Just about anytime is good for me, sometime Saturday would be good, or even Friday when you get off of work. Either way, just call before you show.
How small of a piece are you looking for? And what do you plan to use it on? Dimensions and thickness would help, I might be able to get you one or the other.