Engine VDO's?

[Louis Moore]

Alright I need some people to help me find a good engine VDO for the Auster. I have been slowly resurrecting the panel to be a little more like it would have been when it was built in 46 and finally got my hands on a nice looking RPM gauge. Problem is there is no engine hour counter on it so now I am looking for a good engine VDO.

 

I want to avoid a volt counter, hate those nasty VDO's that start to tick when the master is on! Also trying to avoid the oil px counter as well, although that may be my only option.

 

I have tried two various types of the wrap around the spark plug lead type but the shielded ignition harness stops the gauge from counting.

 

Any one have other ideas of a good option????

 

 

[Louis Moore]

I am about to try a vibration activated engine timer. Any one else have any experience using one of these????

 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VIBRATION-Hour-Meter-Motorcycle-ATV-Snowmobile-Boat-114-/160699519730?pt=AU_Gadgets&hash=item256a7012f2#ht_3028wt_1156