Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Tps ponderings

[DieselDoghouse]

Well i just popped my 5th tps into DD and it got me thinking... why? Alternate circuits that attempt a compromise aside. Its just a $200 volume control (that wears out fast) that slings itself between +5 vdc and ground to tell the 'puter where the throttle's sitting. Ok, my $50 computer mouse can tell my computer where my hand is sitting-AND it's cleanable (the mouse and the hand) and lasts a loonnggg time since its optically based. Aren't any of us talented enough to do a James Dyson and put 'mouse guts' into a TPS housing to make a unit that will match the lives of our trucks? After all a mouse wheel has to record multiple revolutions, we just need something less than 360 degrees... Any takers? There might be a patent waiting!!

 

[WilsonF]

Do you know about using a potentiometer?

Installing a Potentiometer in place of the TPS - Dodge Diesel - Diesel Truck Resource Forums

https://www.turbodieselregister.com...mission-1994-1998/156901-tps-myth-buster.html

1st/2nd Generation Dodge TPS Delete Kit *91. 5-98 12v* [DNR] - $39. 99 : Zen Cart!, The Art of E-commerce

Sorry if this is not what you are looking for.

Floyd

 

[ttbird]

Installed DNR's delete kit about a year ago when having TPS issues, took about twenty minutes and have been wondering why I waited 15 years to be able to control lockup and OD with a knob on the dash. It might be the most connivent driving upgrade I've made.

 

[DieselDoghouse]

Thanks guys. Yes, i am aware of the retrofits (also how some if poorly designed can stress and overheat the tc). Just musing as to why the engineering (which was avail. then) wasn't utilized from the factory floor.

 

[sleon]

tps meandering

Hello all:



DNR delete kit should be invention of the century. Hardest part of job was twisting my old body under dash to push wiring thru fire wall. What a relief to drive down the fwy @1900 rpm and 65 mph than 2800 rpm and65 mph. Thank you many times over DNR

 

[RMcKinney]

For what models

Whill this work for the APPS on my friends 2001 stock 3500?

Thanks for your Time and Help. RMcKinney 95 2500 stock

 

[cerberusiam]

Whill this work for the APPS on my friends 2001 stock 3500?

Thanks for your Time and Help. RMcKinney 95 2500 stock

No, an APPS is a totally different critter than the TPS on a 12V. Likely your friend needs a Timbo APPS and some rewire on the ground & alternator circuits.

 

[RMcKinney]

Thanks Cerberusiam

No, an APPS is a totally different critter than the TPS on a 12V. Likely your friend needs a Timbo APPS and some rewire on the ground & alternator circuits.

Thanks for your Help and Time. RMcKinney