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| Author: | chuck [ Mon Sep 06, 2010 12:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Fuel Gauge |
Gents, What is everyone else using for an analog gas gauge? Mine is junk, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I have an EI fuel monitor which works great, and would like to have an analog back-up that's consistent. Chuck Kincer |
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| Author: | fytrplt [ Mon Sep 06, 2010 12:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Fuel Gauge |
I have used a Stewart Warner gage and sender for 26 trouble-free years. Check with hot rod or boat supply shops. |
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| Author: | Rich Brazell [ Mon Sep 06, 2010 5:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Fuel Gauge |
Chuck...what type do you have? Sometimes it works, sometimes it don't ? Sounds like a wire problem ? I would tend to check that first, could be as simple as a loose ground. [;)] Do you have access to the sender w/o taking out the tank ? Access cover on top of the fus.? RB |
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| Author: | chuck [ Mon Sep 06, 2010 5:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Fuel Gauge |
Rich, It's a Westach form Aircraft Spruce. This intermittent operation has happened before and it indeed was a loose ground at the base of the sending which was repaired by a local A&P. The Ground wire attach point on the unit seemed a bit "cheesy" from the start and I wouldn't be surprised if that's the culprit again. Thanks. Chuck |
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| Author: | chuck [ Mon Sep 06, 2010 5:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Fuel Gauge |
Thanks Bob, I'll check your suggestion out. Chuck |
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