Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #63574
From: Charlie England <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: fuel consumption gauge
Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2017 07:33:19 -0500
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Neil,

See earlier posts, by myself and Steve Boese.
Ebay links right now:

Marine unit, with 2 flow sensors:

Another marine unit (likely includes the sensor, but you should ask before purchasing):

Aviation unit:

There are numerous 'heads' listed, as well, and a brand new flow sensor is only around US $150 retail:

They're frequently available with the marine heads, or with older Shadin heads for less than US $200. I know, because I have a few on my parts shelf right now.

Watch for Floscan, Shadin (typically uses Floscan sensor), Flight Data Systems (uses either Floscan or FT60, depending on age), Electronics International (FT60 'Red Cube' sensor).

The Floscan 231 & EI FT60 are interchangeable, used with any of the common heads; you'll need to calibrate either's K factor to your system installation.

As we've said, you don't need two sensors if you 'dead head' flow to the injectors.

Charlie

On Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 4:13 AM, Neil Unger <flyrotary@lancaironline.net> wrote:

Thanks Andrew, but the sly sods want 2 flow meters as well for the low price of  $1200 All up plus fittings, say $1500.  Neil.


On 7/27/2017 9:34 AM, Andrew Martin wrote:
Neil.

Done the google search for you, available in Aus $388.00 http://lightflying.com.au/vega-singles/
likely to be other makes available also,

Mgl say they are now open source, so completely configurable if your so inclined. or just use as is. worked for me.

Andrew




On Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 6:55 AM, Andrew Martin <andrew@martinag.com.au> wrote:
Neil, lots of options out there, both Tracy's & Ed's engine monitors will do what you want. MGL Vega single FF-4 would be a good option also.

Andrew




On Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 5:58 AM, Neil Unger <flyrotary@lancaironline.net> wrote:
Gents,  Is anyone aware of a fuel consumption  gauge that will give fuel consumption in real time?  I can get one that has two flow meters but that makes installation complicated and not really cost effective.  I am looking for something that works off the injectors.  As usual it has to be "tweaked" with actual fuel usage.  Did not Tracy have such a system?  Neil.


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