smiths fuel consumption guage

[maverick]

Whist at Beaulieu,bought myself a nice Smiths after fit fuel consumption guage(I dont want to know ,I know........).

I understand that the feed from this comes from the inlet manefold ,ie vacuum,My MK1 has its temp compensator cold starting aidflap thingy to the air intake filter box blocked off,I wondered if this would be a good place to take the feed from?

If not has anyone got any suggestions where I can take the feed from for my new gadget?

Nice to meet you Bob(Heritage),and nice Stag.

Regards Mark

[iani]

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Is this an economy meter? these used to come with a replacement carb adaptor plate (I had one on a Herald I owned) that was tapped for a take-off, interesting gadget but not much use on twin carbs I suspect.

Ian

[maverick]

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iani wrote:

Is this an economy meter? these used to come with a replacement carb adaptor plate (I had one on a Herald I owned) that was tapped for a take-off, interesting gadget but not much use on twin carbs I suspect.

Ian

yes Ian it is a sort of economy meter,the needle just swings from left to right ,reading Fuel consumption POOR(LEFT SIDE) TO GOOD on the right side.

Why do you say no good for twin carbs?

Thanks Mark

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[marshman]

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It sounds like it is basically a vacuum gauge, it indicates manifold depression, the higher the depression the more economical it is - basically because the throttle is not down as much! It can be useful for setting up the engine. It needs to be fed from the inlet manifold so taking it from the air intake is no good. You could "T" into the pipe going to the brake servo. failing that you will have to drill and tap and fit a small fitting into the manifold somewhere in a central position.

Roger

[Guest]

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Anybody remember the RedX gauge? same thing. It gives you a clue as to how far down your right foot is - personally I can work that out for myself Martin.

[Johnboy]

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maverick wrote:

I understand that the feed from this comes from the inlet manefold ,ie vacuum,My MK1 has its temp compensator cold starting aidflap thingy to the air intake filter box blocked off,I wondered if this would be a good place to take the feed from?

Hi Mark, If you are talking about the small take off in the centre just in front of the carbs, then that is exactly what you need. Where the part number 614866a is screwed in. John

[maverick]

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Johnboy wrote:

maverick wrote:

I understand that the feed from this comes from the inlet manefold ,ie vacuum,My MK1 has its temp compensator cold starting aidflap thingy to the air intake filter box blocked off,I wondered if this would be a good place to take the feed from?

Hi Mark, If you are talking about the small take off in the centre just in front of the carbs, then that is exactly what you need. Where the part number 614866a is screwed in. John

Hi Johnboy,

thanks you obviously get my drift thats exactly where I mean.

Marvellous,just need to find out where to get some rubber tube and fitting from now.

Thanks alot mate

Regards Mark

[maverick]

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Martin Stevenson wrote:

Anybody remember the RedX gauge? same thing. It gives you a clue as to how far down your right foot is - personally I can work that out for myself Martin.

Martin,I can work it out for meself ,just like gadgets.!

Mark

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maverick wrote:

Martin Stevenson wrote:

Anybody remember the RedX gauge? same thing. It gives you a clue as to how far down your right foot is - personally I can work that out for myself Martin.

Martin,I can work it out for meself ,just like gadgets.!

Mark

So do I mate, half the reason I bought the Stag was the leccy windows and the twelve disc CD changer is a delight Didn't have much in the way of toys when I was a kid so now I'm making up for it, awwww Martin.

[brian0443]

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Masochist. I don't want to be reminded how quickly I am burning fuel (money)when I am enjoying myself.

Brian