Low fuel light and general gas gauge accuracy

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Low fuel light and general gas gauge accuracy

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Vessel Info: 1996 Pursuit 3100 Mercruiser inboard twin 7.4L, carb, Hurth trans

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Joined: Sep 2019
Home Port: Solomons MD
Vessel Info: 1996 Pursuit 3100 Mercruiser inboard twin 7.4L, carb, Hurth trans

09-03-2021, 12:51 PM

I have a 1996 3100 with a single 270 gallon tank.
I never run with full fuel given 270
Gallons = 2038 lbs or 10 200
Lbs adults.
My analog gauge drove me insane…always worried how much fuel was onboard.
Recently installed NEMA fuel level sensor.
Now I know approximately how much is onboard.

I still need to calibrate but it better than gauge.

My readings were zero and put 100 gallons in last week.

Sensor said 53% full…reality 37%.

Still I love a digital display of fuel tank level.

Good luck.

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Low fuel light and general gas gauge accuracy - by peakay - 05-30-2021, 10:17 PM

RE: Low fuel light and general gas gauge accuracy - by KINI - 06-19-2021, 09:17 AM

RE: Low fuel light and general gas gauge accuracy - by Chesfisherman1 - 09-03-2021, 12:51 PM

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