Attention: TDR Forum Junkies I know many of us have suffered from faulty fuel sending units. I got to thinking about finding a better solution to a needle that reads "F", "1/2" and "E. " I came up with the idea of using a resettable fuel flow meter instead. I've found this unit,
http://www.measureanything.com/products/AU4127/datasheet_fuel_flow_systems_diesel. asp
While the cost is VERY prohibitive, I was wondering if anybody had installed such a system in their truck. It would seem that we could keep track of fuel usage much more accurately with this setup. Fuel up, set the gauge to countdown from 30 gallons (5 gallon reserve!) and we would know exactly how much fuel is left! The idea started from a product I saw on a marine website. Those units include GPH, total hours, gallons used and some even include RPM. Might be an even better option. Sorry for the long winded post... ... .
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Scott Collins
'98 Ram 2500 4x4 12 Valve Cummins.
Renton, WA
[This message has been edited by Scollins (edited 11-04-2000). ]
http://www.measureanything.com/products/AU4127/datasheet_fuel_flow_systems_diesel. asp
While the cost is VERY prohibitive, I was wondering if anybody had installed such a system in their truck. It would seem that we could keep track of fuel usage much more accurately with this setup. Fuel up, set the gauge to countdown from 30 gallons (5 gallon reserve!) and we would know exactly how much fuel is left! The idea started from a product I saw on a marine website. Those units include GPH, total hours, gallons used and some even include RPM. Might be an even better option. Sorry for the long winded post... ... .
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Scott Collins
'98 Ram 2500 4x4 12 Valve Cummins.
Renton, WA
[This message has been edited by Scollins (edited 11-04-2000). ]
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