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Redlabel (Redlabel)
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Username: Redlabel
Post Number: 5
Registered: 10-2004
Posted From: 208.72.151.11
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, June 17, 2007 - 6:36 pm: | |
I'm just starting the interior removal on a 1982 MCI-9 and had two questions.
Is there some type of fuel gauge that can somehow be mounted in the tank? It will probably be difficult to remember when it was last filled as I drive it some every 4-5 weeks.
I'm also wondering when to park it. I have a two acre yard but the best place to park it and keep the wife happy has a slope so the bus will not be completely level. Is this a problem and should I be looking for a completely level spot to park it?
Thanks for any response. |
Gary Pasternak (Cessna5354)
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Username: Cessna5354
Post Number: 29
Registered: 2-2007
Posted From: 64.12.116.203
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, June 17, 2007 - 6:53 pm: | |
RL,
I would take a very sharp note of your obdometer and record when you fill up, and mileage for different types of driving, OTR vs in town etc,
Guys here could help better than I for a sender and guage units.
Take care,
Gary |
John MC9 (John_mc9)
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Username: John_mc9
Post Number: 382
Registered: 7-2006
Posted From: 68.205.165.5
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, June 17, 2007 - 7:36 pm: | |
Figure 5mpg, and fill the tank after each use.
A full tank won't gather as much moisture, and...........
you can always sell the fuel for a profit when:
A. The cost goes up to $6 next month.
B. When you get disgusted with the amount of cash you're spending on this insane project.
The gauge in mine will indicate 1/2, 3/4, 1/4, full....at any inappropriate time.
I now use a section of strapping, dipping it into the tank; It's foolproof.
(Message edited by john_mc9 on June 17, 2007) |
larry currier (Larryc)
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Username: Larryc
Post Number: 130
Registered: 2-2007
Posted From: 64.12.116.203
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, June 17, 2007 - 10:37 pm: | |
I don't know about your 9 but most buses have the roof skins layered on like a house roof. If you park it with the nose up, or higher than the back you can avoid any roof leak problems. |
Bill Gerrie (Bill_gerrie)
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Username: Bill_gerrie
Post Number: 100
Registered: 3-2006
Posted From: 209.50.74.6
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, June 17, 2007 - 10:38 pm: | |
RL
Stewart Warner make a resonable priced gauge and sender for any size of tank. I have used one for 20 years and wouldn't be without. You will run out only once and wish you had a gauge installed. stewartwarner.com or isspro.com are good places to look. Bill |
Ron Walker (Prevost82)
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Username: Prevost82
Post Number: 306
Registered: 11-2003
Posted From: 208.181.210.47
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, June 17, 2007 - 11:17 pm: | |
As Bill said ... Make sure the sender and gauge are matched. I would be without one ether.
Ron |
Paul Lawry (Dreamscape)
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Username: Dreamscape
Post Number: 17
Registered: 5-2007
Posted From: 64.40.223.242
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, June 18, 2007 - 6:49 am: | |
I installed a new Isspro gauge and sending unit. Works great. Nice to visually check. Still check the old fashion way once in a while for gp. |
Jack Conrad (Jackconrad)
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Username: Jackconrad
Post Number: 598
Registered: 12-2000
Posted From: 166.165.213.84
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, June 18, 2007 - 8:34 am: | |
When we got our MC-8, the first thing we did was to purchase a new hubmeter (make sure it matches your tire size). We never go more than 700 miles on the hub meter without filling up. We keep a log book of all fuel consumption near the drivers seat, so it is easy to look at the hub reading from the last fill up. we did install a gauge later, but still rely on the hubmeter. Jack |
gary throneberry (Garhawk)
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Username: Garhawk
Post Number: 4
Registered: 3-2007
Posted From: 72.156.222.253
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, June 18, 2007 - 10:50 am: | |
hi rl
for the best product, service and price for sending units, gauges, etc. try this site.
www.wemausa.com
gary t'berry |
David (Davidinwilmnc)
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Username: Davidinwilmnc
Post Number: 170
Registered: 7-2005
Posted From: 152.20.216.103
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 - 12:52 pm: | |
Has anybody installed one of the fuel flow meters that are commonly used on boats? They indicate the amount of fuel used (keeping track of the fuel returned to the tank). They're kinda pricey, but I always thought one would make a good addition to a bus conversion.
On another note, the cheap, singele sensor (no return) type would be ideal for a generator. |