: This is a cheap item that I ran across<br>: www.jcwhitney.com/product.jhtml?CATID=4567<p>The Mitsubishi inclinometer is a self contained unit. It would be easy to transplant into a G. One thing to<br>note is that they were prone to leakage. They are filled with mineral oil (baby oil). Mine leaked and I have now fixed it. The fix is to coat the back (the part that flexes with atmospheric pressure changes) with a generous coat of silicone rubber. The fix is much easier if you do it the diaphram leaks.<p>...Alan<br><p>
Glen<br>You mention ORC of Germany for an incinometer But have you got the web address as I couldn't find them on a web search so if anyone has the web address for them I would apreciate it.<br>Andy<br>: Dear Brent I have seen a good inclinometer in the ORC catalogue of germany look them up on the web . They have a really good online catalogue.Hope this helps Glenn<p><br><p>
: Glen<br>: You mention ORC of Germany for an incinometer But have you got the web address as I couldn't find them on a web search so if anyone has the web address for them I would apreciate it.<br>: Andy<br>: : Dear Brent I have seen a good inclinometer in the ORC catalogue of germany look them up on the web . They have a really good online catalogue.Hope this helps Glenn<p>I think this is what you are looking for. http://www.orc.de/<br>Good Luck<br><p>
I have fitted a inclinometer/g meter in my 300 gd and 280 ge both are fitted with spacers and therefore have a lower c of g.
The 280 has frequently taversed side slopes of 50deg of angle, I beleave the book figures ere on the side of caution.
I will down load a pic of the instrument I use in the next day or so, a simple method just to mesure is make a plumb bob and stick it to the roof lining with blue tac, then go out and have fun, but gentley.
I really like the Mitsubishi version, as it displays pitch and roll in one aircraft-style instrument. The Toyota version has separate gauges for each. Also it features a silhouette of the Toyota [:(]
An issue with either of these is that they are engineered to work in a given vehicle, and when mounted in a different vehicle there must be some means of initial calibration for the pitch. I was thinking of replacing my voltmeter with the Mitsu version. Assuming there is room behind the dash, I would have to install it with the truck sitting on a level surface and use shims so that it reads level correctly.
I have purchased one on e-bay ($10 [:)]) but have yet to insall it. I was able to purchase it without the instrument pod and additional gauges.
The Mitsubishi instrument is pretty nice. The only downside is that they leak. The leak comes from atmospheric pressure flexing the back membrane. I don't think that Mitsubishi tested it by driving it up to 7000' and back a hundred times. You can add a ~3mm layer of silicone seal across the back of it before it leaks (not afterwards). It is difficult to seal once the oil gets all over everything.
Now you got me thinking. It was always a good conversation piece[:D].
The Mitsubishi instrument is pretty nice. The only downside is that they leak. The leak comes from atmospheric pressure flexing the back membrane. I don't think that Mitsubishi tested it by driving it up to 7000' and back a hundred times. You can add a ~3mm layer of silicone seal across the back of it before it leaks (not afterwards). It is difficult to seal once the oil gets all over everything.
Now you got me thinking. It was always a good conversation piece[:D].
No doubt you're right about the leak issue. The one that was shipped to me was dry, and the E-Bay seller said that when he shipped it, it was full. Perhaps it took a plane ride to get to me and the altitude forced it to leak.
I've made a half-hearted effort to find a more robust substitute. Perhaps an instrument intended for ultralight aircraft.
If I may ask, how was the Mitsu gauge you are referring to mounted? In dash? Dashtop pod?
Here is a G doing a 45 degree side slope. At 45 you are able to lift the wheels when pushing the car but it can still go a bit before it starts feeling unstable.
This one is me at about 38 degrees. Can't lift the wheels by pushing.
At these angles you have to drive extremely slow and is a good thing to have somebody spotting you on the up side to prevent roll-over.
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