Perkins/VDO instruments

[pessimist]

The ammeter on our Rival 41 has turned up its toes. It seems to be a Perkins/VDO instrument of a size which is no longer current (no pun intended). Contemporary models seem to be around 2" diameter whereas the one I wish to replace is around 2.5" diameter.

I'm after a +- 50amp for preference, but I guess +- 30 would do the job. Anyone know of a source for something like that?

 

[ralf2]

do a google search using that heading there seems to be plenty of companies doing them.

 

[pessimist]

Tried that before posting. They all seem to do the 2"" rather than the 2.5" I require.

Thanks anyway.

 

[Mudplugger]

Try giving Siemens-VDO a call 0121 no?? guy called Steve Wilson.. very helpful!..won't supply direct, but will supply thru local agent. HTH

 

[dickh]

You can get a 'converter ring' so you can use a 2" gauge in the original 2½" hole from VDO. I did this a couple of years ago when I replaced an old VDO gauge.

 

[pessimist]

Thanks for that, I'll give it a try.

 

[pessimist]

That sounds a distinct possibility. Did you get it direct from VDO or from a dealer?

 

[dickh]

I got it from a VDO 'dealer' on eBay(he was selling a lot of VDO stuff) - but he is no longer registered so cannot advise who it was - and of course I can't find any paperwork! (it was over 2 years ago)

 

[pessimist]

Not to worry, thanks anyway.