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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 12:20 AM
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Have y'all tested it against a mechanical gauge on the rail? Brand new mech gauge reads 62, whereas my eletric autometer reads 48..... pretty big difference.
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 12:21 AM
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From what I can tell, electric fuel gauges SUCK.

They're rarely accurate.
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 12:23 AM
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I would like to know if they can accurately measure changes since pressure drop is what I am really concerned about, but its pretty hard to watch an underhood mech gauge while WOT.
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 12:23 AM
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my autometer cobalt reads a few psi lower than a mech gauge. only like 3-5psi
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 12:24 AM
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Put a manual gauge in the cab
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 12:27 AM
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Mine reads about like yours.
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 12:28 AM
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didnt a member here just have his truck burn to the ground?
ill pass on that idea, as long as im not going lean its really a mute point anyway
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Atomic
Have y'all tested it against a mechanical gauge on the rail? Brand new mech gauge reads 62, whereas my eletric autometer reads 48..... pretty big difference.
Maybe you have the incorrect sending unit for the Autometer gauge. I have seen this a few times. They are usually ink stamped with a pressure calibration. Make sure it matches your application.
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 12:33 AM
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hmmm, interesting thought. is it stamped on the gauge or sending unit?
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 12:39 AM
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Sending unit.
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