Mechanical Fuel gauge In cab???
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From: Cali
Mechanical Fuel gauge In cab??? I'm wondering if you guys think this is a NO NO or not.
I had my local shop order me a pair of gauges, and when they came in, the fuel gauge is the mechanical one. I guess I wasn't really on top of things.
So should I take it back and get the electric w/ the sending unit for like 100 bux more?
I had my local shop order me a pair of gauges, and when they came in, the fuel gauge is the mechanical one. I guess I wasn't really on top of things.
So should I take it back and get the electric w/ the sending unit for like 100 bux more?
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Take it back, get a electric.
IMO gas in the passenger area is a no no, if you drive it on the street, even in a drag car the fuel cell is sectioned of from the pass. area(When done properly, some people dont care apparently, but Tech sure does)
Something just rubs me the wrong way about all the "what ifs"
When it comes to safety, dont skimp on it.
IMO gas in the passenger area is a no no, if you drive it on the street, even in a drag car the fuel cell is sectioned of from the pass. area(When done properly, some people dont care apparently, but Tech sure does)
Something just rubs me the wrong way about all the "what ifs"
When it comes to safety, dont skimp on it.
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From: Cali
Originally Posted by 01PewterWS6
Take it back, get a electric.
IMO gas in the passenger area is a no no, if you drive it on the street, even in a drag car the fuel cell is sectioned of from the pass. area(When done properly, some people dont care apparently, but Tech sure does)
Something just rubs me the wrong way about all the "what ifs"
When it comes to safety, dont skimp on it.
IMO gas in the passenger area is a no no, if you drive it on the street, even in a drag car the fuel cell is sectioned of from the pass. area(When done properly, some people dont care apparently, but Tech sure does)
Something just rubs me the wrong way about all the "what ifs"
When it comes to safety, dont skimp on it.
That's what i'm thinking. I have the gauge and receipt all ready to go back to the shop.
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You can do it if you have an isolator at the firewall. I'm just not a big fan of having gasoline traveling in a line through the cab of the vehicle. I had a mechanical one that malfunctioned several years back. Good thing I don't smoke. 
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