looking into getting a trigger ring machined into the back of my equalizer pulley...(fat, steel go- roundy thing) Anyone done it, or have the skills, tools, knowledge and beard-scratching capabilities to take this on?
All depends where you are ?? West Yorkshire would be a bonus as matey is in Leeds - a true engineer having designed and build his own engines..
If I had a mill I could do it... but you'd be better off using someone with a cnc mill so you could do it to a cad drawing!!
that's what i was thinking....some good DIY info about drilling holes in the edge to emulate the teeth, or could always buy a wheel and bolt it on for much less....but worth checking the CNC route for cost...trouble is, the first one costs a packet, the second one is a couple of quid! Would be nice though... Lasty...how often do you speak to him? Any chance you could mention it and see what he thinks? Doesn't need loads of details yet...just the principle...Equalizer pulley is a big chunk of steel, so plenty to go at...needs some slots milled into the back to form a 36-1 trigger pattern....sound him out and then if his eyebrows lift up, could you pass me his details? I know I could always approach a Machine shop but it would be good to have a more intimate contact (so to speak)....I'm in Bolton...Leeds is a 40 minute drive
Thanks for the replies Gents....I've just been reading up a bit more on the subject, and some suggest that a trigger wheel mounted flush to the pulley doesn't present the best signal to the sensor. Looking at the kits available, I think the pulley is aluminium and the trigger wheel is steel (the sensor uses magnetism)....So, more beard-scratching necessary before making a decision I like this idea....
That's wicked ! As luck would have it I`m up next weekend - sure he`d be able to help you so will try to collar him.. In the meantime I`ll PM you his details.
Isn't the flywheel the better place? There's already a hole in the case and VW used to mount a sensor here for the computer socket.
its easier to drill the holes in the flywheel as well . thats kinda the way i`ll go if/when i switch to megajolt i also thought the switch is a proximity type rather than the hall type ?
Not considered the Flywheel route as I think it would be more difficult to accomplish, in terms of tooling, setting up and adjustment....only my opinion mind, as I've never attempted either. I'll certainly have a look at it as an option. The VR sensor works like a monopole.... a magnet with only one pole....magnetic flux is highest when the tooth is closest....so yes it's a proximity sensor of sorts (awaits to be shot down by theoretical quantum particle physicist...)
