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• Jul 16, 2015 / Fuel gauge

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I'd like to add some sort of fuel gauge to my Raptor SD but can't really find any options. Would a gas cap gauge work? If so, has anyone found one that would fit? I'm open to other suggestions as well. Thanks!

 

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• Jul 16, 2015 / Fuel gauge

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I've made one for an old slead using 2 brass 90's and a piece of fuel line to make a "sight"

 

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• Jul 16, 2015 / Fuel gauge

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well there is a sight on the sight of the machine, or are you not happy with that?

 

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• Jul 17, 2015 / Fuel gauge

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turboawd said:

well there is a sight on the sight of the machine, or are you not happy with that?

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Not overly happy with it since it only displays a portion of the tank. That can show empty but you've still got an hours worth a fuel.

It's really not a necessity considering a could just flip the seat up and have a look. Just something I'd like to have

 

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• Jul 17, 2015 / Fuel gauge

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RaptorSDer said:

Not overly happy with it since it only displays a portion of the tank. That can show empty but you've still got an hours worth a fuel.

It's really not a necessity considering a could just flip the seat up and have a look. Just something I'd like to have

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Heh... let's find out how much "like to have" motivates??

I remember something similar to those in the link below from
a project I did a while back. I had to have the level (remotely displayed)
of a flammable liquid in a sealed tank.

Tank Level Senders, Fuel Gauges, Marine Gauges, Fuel sending units, Fuel Senders by WEMA USA, Inc.

Trust that helps some.

KK

 

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• Jul 17, 2015 / Fuel gauge

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Hacking into a plastic gas tank makes me nervous, but I'm sure it can be done. I would want to drop in a top- seated auto float/resistor arm type . They are relatively flush with two terminal hookups, I think. But the arm length and gauge for a 20 gal auto tank might require mod. And it probably wouldn't be so cheap, even used. I think I would go on line, maybe motorcycle aftermarket? Maybe there is an existing "cadillac" style rider which already has one.

 

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• Jul 17, 2015 / Fuel gauge

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maybe something like this?
Universal Fuel Level Sending Unit with Gas Gauge 12V Car Tractor Boat Truck Tank | eBay

 

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• Jul 20, 2015 / Fuel gauge

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turboawd said:

maybe something like this? Universal Fuel Level Sending Unit with Gas Gauge 12V Car Tractor Boat Truck Tank | eBay

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That might actually work. One way to find out! Thanks for the link.