Electronic to mechanical engine control

[Scatman]

Did anyone convert a roxor to mechanical engine control, so that is is more like a workhorse tractor rather than a street machine?

 

[CJ2Rox]

Very interesting idea, curious how this one pans out

 

[txroadkill]

Modern tractors are all drive by wire as well. Converting to mechanical throttle linkage would require a different fuel pump/injection set up. Not even sure you could do it if you wanted. Why do you wanf to do a conversion?

 

[Scatman]

I really didn’t realize just how much electronics were in the roxor . I assumed too much . I thought it was like stepping back in time 4o years . I wanted a diesel and a manual transmission vehicle . I looked at old South American built Toyotas , old range rovers etc . Then I found roxors . I’d be happy with out the turbo , the electronic module and all the sensors.
I’d be happy with a motor , transmission, transfer case and a body . Just like 1947

 

[txroadkill]

Aside from the motor electronics and gauge cluster everything else is pretty much old school.

 

[CJ2Rox]

Anyone buy the manual gauge setup from DF yet. I'm thinking about pulling the trigger to get better info on my unit

 

[Roxoriver]

That was something I considered until I saw bosch mechanical gauges on Amazon for around $50. I have fittings in route now to finish the install.

 

[CJ2Rox]

Can u share the link of what you found and all the nessasary fittings

 

[Roxoriver]

For the gauges, I am using SP0F000054.
The fittings will arrive today. Allow me to test the fitment, and I will share the fittings.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00UM9X63C?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

[CJ2Rox]

Awesome thanks brother

 

[Roxoriver]

Okay it fits!
For the water temp probe, I used two pieces. The first was SS 1/4NPT female to 1/4NPT male that I drilled out with a .380 drill bit. The purpose of this fitting was to allow the probe length a place to be without hitting the M12 adapter to the thermostat housing.

1/4 × 1/4 NPT

The second adapter to the thermostat housing is SS M12x1.5 male to 1/4 NPT female.

M12 to NPT

The temp probe was 5/8-18 male, but came with the adapter 5/8-18 female to 1/4 NPT male.

BTW: All in one Aluminum fittings are available for water temp probe, but I don't like this in Aluminum.

For the oil pressure fitting, this is M6x1 tapered male to either 1/8 or 1/4 NPT female. The gauge comes with a reducer, so either size can be used. I preferred 1/8 to eliminate the reducer, but I had this fitting. You will need to shop for that one.

I recommend using 1/8 copper tubing in lieu of the plastic line supplied with the gauges.

1/8 OD copper tubing

Hopefully this makes it easier for everyone!

 

[Roxoriver]

Sorry I mispoke... the oil pressure plug is M10x1 taper and not M6 as stated above.

 

[OffRoad709]

Okay it fits!
For the water temp probe, I used two pieces. The first was SS 1/4NPT female to 1/4NPT male that I drilled out with a .380 drill bit. The purpose of this fitting was to allow the probe length a place to be without hitting the M12 adapter to the thermostat housing.

1/4 × 1/4 NPT

The second adapter to the thermostat housing is SS M12x1.5 male to 1/4 NPT female.

M12 to NPT

The temp probe was 5/8-18 male, but came with the adapter 5/8-18 female to 1/4 NPT male.

BTW: All in one Aluminum fittings are available for water temp probe, but I don't like this in Aluminum.

For the oil pressure fitting, this is M6x1 tapered male to either 1/8 or 1/4 NPT female. The gauge comes with a reducer, so either size can be used. I preferred 1/8 to eliminate the reducer, but I had this fitting. You will need to shop for that one.

I recommend using 1/8 copper tubing in lieu of the plastic line supplied with the gauges.

1/8 OD copper tubing

Hopefully this makes it easier for everyone!

Thanks for posting this ! Installed the gauges in my dash then went to tie in and was like I'm an idiot lol. Do you know a good spot to order these online ? I'm up in Canada in the middle of nowhere so I have to go online for most things. Do you have pics of your underhood Install ?

 

[GiStore]

Can u share the link of what you found and all the nessasary fittings

Check

Willys MB Jeep Ford GPW Gauges Kit - Miles Speedometer Temp Oil Fuel Amp-OLIVE | eBay

All Gauges has Olive Green bezel with studs & brackets & 12 v illumination bulbs. Fuel Gauge = fits 52 mm dasboard. (fuel gauge 10 - 180 ohms, for 10 -90 ohms or 90 -10 ohms leave a note along to custom change).

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Willys Jeep Speedometer Cum Temperature Fuel Meter & Amp. Oil Indicator | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Willys Jeep Speedometer Cum Temperature Fuel Meter & Amp. Oil Indicator at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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Just in case it helps

 

[Jhop567]

Willys MB Jeep Ford GPW Gauges Kit - Miles Speedometer Temp Oil Fuel Amp-OLIVE | eBay

All Gauges has Olive Green bezel with studs & brackets & 12 v illumination bulbs. Fuel Gauge = fits 52 mm dasboard. (fuel gauge 10 - 180 ohms, for 10 -90 ohms or 90 -10 ohms leave a note along to custom change).

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What additional plumbing is needed to install this?

 

[GiStore]

Willys MB Jeep Ford GPW Gauges Kit - Miles Speedometer Temp Oil Fuel Amp-OLIVE | eBay

All Gauges has Olive Green bezel with studs & brackets & 12 v illumination bulbs. Fuel Gauge = fits 52 mm dasboard. (fuel gauge 10 - 180 ohms, for 10 -90 ohms or 90 -10 ohms leave a note along to custom change).

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What additional plumbing is needed to install this?

These are for vintage jeeps universal,we can give speedo cable,bulbs & holder free with this and also you can purchase the plate as below to fix this

Brand New Dash Board Meter Plate Gauge Plate Steel For Mahindra & Willys Jeeps | eBay

MATERIAL : STEEL.

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Yes you will be required to do bit of DIY for retro fitting to roxor dash