fuel flow sensor?

[droptail]

Hi James,
there are some finished fuel meter available (some are made for boat engines).
Sensors for gas are not found easily, check McMillan www.mcmflow.com , they have what you need but not inexpensive. Does your old car have a gas return line (carburator to tank)?

Thanks for the reply. McMillan is USD$200, a little pricey for what I was looking for. No return lines for gravity feed older fuel systems.

[Byte_Butcher]

Once apon a time (late 80's?) certain models of Ford cars with carburetors had an external fuel flow sensor in line with carburetor. The sensor was used for a onboard gas mileage calculator...

I had a GF years ago who had a Ford Capri (I think it was a Capri) with the 2.6L V6 and it had the mileage calculator and fuel flow sensor.

Maybe you could still score one at the auto parts store or wrecking yard.

[droptail]

Once apon a time (late 80's?) certain models of Ford cars with carburetors had an external fuel flow sensor in line with carburetor. The sensor was used for a onboard gas mileage calculator...

I had a GF years ago who had a Ford Capri (I think it was a Capri) with the 2.6L V6 and it had the mileage calculator and fuel flow sensor.

Maybe you could still score one at the auto parts store or wrecking yard.

Good lead, didn't know that. I will pursue.

Thanks

[Gusse]

At least Conrad.de sell fuel meters at reasonable price.

Here is one example of fuel meter circuit: Fuel Meter by Possi
Used fuel meter: Fuel meter (DURCHFLUSS-IMPULSGEBER INDUKTIV POM) (in German)

I hope this will help you. I have my own plans to make fuel meter too. Still under planning stage...

BR,
-Gusse-

[droptail]

Gusse,

Thanks for the info. Is there a way for me to convert the website to English? Is it an analog output? How much is it?

James

[Acetronics2]

Hi,

I had bought, years ago, a really nice flow meter from JAEGER ( car meters, etc ...) ...

ref: 324160-01 CADEB

Was used for JAEGER Onboard car calculators of the 80's ...

Do not know if it is still manufactured.

Alain

[Gusse]

At least Conrad.de sell fuel meters at reasonable price.

Here is one example of fuel meter circuit: Fuel Meter by Possi
Used fuel meter: Fuel meter (DURCHFLUSS-IMPULSGEBER INDUKTIV POM) (in German)

I hope this will help you. I have my own plans to make fuel meter too. Still under planning stage...

BR,
-Gusse-

It seems that links were not working, lets try other way
http://www.conrad.de
Skip ads by clicking weiter in den Conrad Online-Shop >>
Left bar: Stichwortverzeichnis
Select letter: D
Select: Durchfluss-, Füllstands- Sensoren, Schal
There you'll find fuel meters.

And to go to directly to fuel meter page used in application
Type 126055-44 to Schnellsuche and you will go directly to right page.
Price is 39,31€.

I don't know how to translate web page to English (Google translate won't work), but I think you will get some idea about parameters just by looking specs (or use Google translator for single words).

It is analog output and will need an OP-amp. See more details from Possi's page.

BR,
-Gusse-

[droptail]

Acetronics, couldn't find anything on Jaeger.

Gusse, can you tell if this unit is OK for fuel? If so, I'd like to order one. I couldn't email them..

Thanks

[Gusse]

Acetronics, couldn't find anything on Jaeger.

Gusse, can you tell if this unit is OK for fuel? If so, I'd like to order one. I couldn't email them..

Thanks

This should be OK with fuel (Diesel, Benzin, Wasser, Öl).
Manufacturer web site: http://www.bio-tech-online.de

Can you specify max. flow range needed? You don't want to choke fuel flow with the meter.

Datasheet
Flow range: 0.025 - 2.5 l/min
Output: Sinus 0 - 20mV
Pressure: 10 bar

BR,
-Gusse-