Fuel Transducer Location?

[johnkom]

I want to install a fuel sensor on my 1976 Mercruiser 233 but unsure as to where. The fuel line from the fuel pump to the carburetor is solid and I don't want to cut it. There is no room between the fuel/water separator and pump. The fuel line to the engine filter is rubber and can be spliced in anywhere. If I put it in the rubber line before the filter and mechanical pump, will the flow be steady enough to be accurate??

 

[todhunter]

Sensor for what? Pressure? Flow? Level?

If it's a fuel pressure sensor you're wanting to install, it has to go between the pump and carburetor.

 

[Bt Doctur]

you have a carb and a mechanical or electric fuel pump. what is the actual issue.?

 

[dingbat]

If your fuel transducer is like mine (Garmin gfs-10) they must be installed between the fuel tank and the primary filter in a vertical fuel line.

Most require a 30 micron fuel filter in front of them as well

 

[johnkom]

It is a fuel flow sensor. The fuel pump is mechanical. I am just curious if the sensor is installed so far away from the carburetor and on the suction side of the pump if the accuracy is affected.

 

[Scott Danforth]

your steady state operation will be accurate enough
your transient operation will be averaged by the fact you have a carburetor

the fuel flow meter wont be affected if its mounted 2 ft away, or 20 ft away from the carb.

 

[johnkom]

Good to know. Thanks Scott.