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PHOENIX · 12-10-2002, 04:35 PM

Site has felt slow lately so I thought Id throw something up in the air.

I was talking with a fellow co-worker the other day and he told me about a guy he knew that put (2) fuel gauges in his truck.
I kind of like the idea of knowing how much gas is in each tank at any time. Anyone ever seen this done? I never use both tanks because I have a problem with something and havent fixed it yet. But I think its a good idea and thought I'd tell you guys just to see what you guys say.

I plan on adding a couple more gauges later on and if I decide to stick with dual tanks I may add another fuel gauge.

J-Spec C10 · 12-11-2002, 02:27 AM

When you switch tanks, doesn't the fuel gauge switch too?

Prerunner1982 · 12-11-2002, 02:42 AM

yes it does j-spec. but i kinda like the idea, just look at the guage to know how much is in there... without switching..

79BIG10 · 12-11-2002, 03:12 AM

Would be very easy to do wiring wise but only thing would be is where to place all those gauges

PHOENIX · 12-11-2002, 11:32 AM

Brandon I have a non A/C model so I would probly mount them in the upper right corner of the dash bezel where the air duct would be. I have all AutoMeter gauges and Im love them. I was thinking about adding a vacuum gauge and/or air to fuel ratio gauge up there, but I really havent decided.

Now im kinda thinking about running something between the tanks like Jon talked about in the other post.

J-Spec C10 · 12-11-2002, 12:21 PM

I have an air/fuel auometer gauge, its silly. I lights up lots, but sweeps back and forth every half sec. because thats when the O2 sensor sends info to the ecu. If you have a system or high powered lighting, it messes up the voltage needed for the sensor to read right. (the a/f is in the CRX not the truck)

PHOENIX · 12-11-2002, 12:54 PM

Yeha im not real sure if I want to go with the a/f ratio yet or not. It seems that alot of people are unhappy with them. They get sick of watching the ights dance around. I think I might like it though. Im still undecided on that one.

Prerunner1982 · 12-11-2002, 11:07 PM

i have been full of ideas lately.. how about this.. do custom guages like swerve.. nix the big a$$ fuel guage, install tach.. then use one small guage for each tank, so you can still switch them but still know how much is in each...

79BIG10 · 12-12-2002, 03:21 AM

Plus then you could know which tank is being used as well as if your tank valve in not working correctly (don't ask)

**swervin ervin** · 12-12-2002, 08:20 AM

I put a Autometer A/F gauge in my truck. Like you, thought it was something I wanted and would be cool to look at. Wrong. I mounted mine in the ashtray so I could close it when I didn't want to see it. It was one of the most irritating things I have ever done. Even with the ashtray closed, I could still see the lights bouncing around through the crack.

Now after saying all this, I have the complete setup I'll sell you if you think you still want it.

PHOENIX · 12-12-2002, 02:04 PM

Prerunner1982:
I already have a full setup of AutoMeter gauges. I have a larger tach and smaller fuel gauge. I was thinking about adding another fuel gauge, but I would have to mount the added gauges in the upper right corner where the A/C duct is.

Swervin I have the silver ring/silver face gauges. What is the a/f ration gauge you have? I may be interested in it. What is the complete setup your talking about? I may be interested in that also.

12-10-2002, 04:35 PM	#1
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Fuel Gauge for each tank Site has felt slow lately so I thought Id throw something up in the air. I was talking with a fellow co-worker the other day and he told me about a guy he knew that put (2) fuel gauges in his truck. I kind of like the idea of knowing how much gas is in each tank at any time. Anyone ever seen this done? I never use both tanks because I have a problem with something and havent fixed it yet. But I think its a good idea and thought I'd tell you guys just to see what you guys say. I plan on adding a couple more gauges later on and if I decide to stick with dual tanks I may add another fuel gauge. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

12-11-2002, 02:27 AM	#2
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	When you switch tanks, doesn't the fuel gauge switch too? __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

12-11-2002, 02:42 AM	#3
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	yes it does j-spec. but i kinda like the idea, just look at the guage to know how much is in there... without switching.. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

12-11-2002, 03:12 AM	#4
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Would be very easy to do wiring wise but only thing would be is where to place all those gauges __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

12-11-2002, 11:32 AM	#5
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Brandon I have a non A/C model so I would probly mount them in the upper right corner of the dash bezel where the air duct would be. I have all AutoMeter gauges and Im love them. I was thinking about adding a vacuum gauge and/or air to fuel ratio gauge up there, but I really havent decided. Now im kinda thinking about running something between the tanks like Jon talked about in the other post. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

12-11-2002, 12:21 PM	#6
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	I have an air/fuel auometer gauge, its silly. I lights up lots, but sweeps back and forth every half sec. because thats when the O2 sensor sends info to the ecu. If you have a system or high powered lighting, it messes up the voltage needed for the sensor to read right. (the a/f is in the CRX not the truck) __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

12-11-2002, 12:54 PM	#7
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Yeha im not real sure if I want to go with the a/f ratio yet or not. It seems that alot of people are unhappy with them. They get sick of watching the ights dance around. I think I might like it though. Im still undecided on that one. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

12-11-2002, 11:07 PM	#8
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	full of ideas i have been full of ideas lately.. how about this.. do custom guages like swerve.. nix the big a$$ fuel guage, install tach.. then use one small guage for each tank, so you can still switch them but still know how much is in each...

12-12-2002, 03:21 AM	#9
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Plus then you could know which tank is being used as well as if your tank valve in not working correctly (don't ask) __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

12-12-2002, 08:20 AM	#10
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I put a Autometer A/F gauge in my truck. Like you, thought it was something I wanted and would be cool to look at. Wrong. I mounted mine in the ashtray so I could close it when I didn't want to see it. It was one of the most irritating things I have ever done. Even with the ashtray closed, I could still see the lights bouncing around through the crack. Now after saying all this, I have the complete setup I'll sell you if you think you still want it. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

12-12-2002, 02:04 PM	#11
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Prerunner1982: I already have a full setup of AutoMeter gauges. I have a larger tach and smaller fuel gauge. I was thinking about adding another fuel gauge, but I would have to mount the added gauges in the upper right corner where the A/C duct is. Swervin I have the silver ring/silver face gauges. What is the a/f ration gauge you have? I may be interested in it. What is the complete setup your talking about? I may be interested in that also. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *



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