Second fuel gauge?
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Second fuel gauge?
I have the two tank f150 xlt from 95
I'd like to replace the stock gauge and add a second one so i can see both tanks status. Anyone done this? Any problems with it? I'd just change the switch to be a tank toggle.
Any gauge you recommend that reads true to stock sender?
Thanks!
I'd like to replace the stock gauge and add a second one so i can see both tanks status. Anyone done this? Any problems with it? I'd just change the switch to be a tank toggle.
Any gauge you recommend that reads true to stock sender?
Thanks!
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Look for a gauge that reads the same resistance scale as the sending unit. Get a wiring diagram to figure out how to wire it up. Good luck with your project.
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I understood that. My truck also has two tanks. I didn’t give you bs questions asking why. If you don’t remember how much fuel is in the other tank you can momentarily select the other tank and it will register how much fuel is in the other tank then move the switch back to the tank you were using. It will indicate either fuel tank as long as there is power.
Look for a gauge that reads the same resistance scale as the sending unit. Get a wiring diagram to figure out how to wire it up. Good luck with your project.
Look for a gauge that reads the same resistance scale as the sending unit. Get a wiring diagram to figure out how to wire it up. Good luck with your project.
I also don't need a wiring diagram. I just need the two pieces of info I asked about.
So do you have an aftermarket fuel gauge you'd suggest that you know functions?
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Don't think you're going to get anyone to help you. If flipping the switch is too hard you will be on your own for two fuel gauges.
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With his winning attitude, I certainly second that. You're wanting to do something that most people see no good reason to do, so they're not going to have the information sitting around. If this is what you want to do, you're going to have to do some research.
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My question remains unanswered.
Thanks y'all
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I really don't care about your opinion. That's the great part. I asked if anyone had done it and if they had gauges they knew worked. Not for a lesson on flipping the switch that a you might or might not know breaks, shorts, etc if you look at it wrong.
I also don't need a wiring diagram. I just need the two pieces of info I asked about.
So do you have an aftermarket fuel gauge you'd suggest that you know functions?
I also don't need a wiring diagram. I just need the two pieces of info I asked about.
So do you have an aftermarket fuel gauge you'd suggest that you know functions?
You will most definitely need a wiring diagram to make this modification to the circuit.
The gauge needs to match the resistance of what is in this schematic.
Courtesy of subford
A couple minute search found that info. I guess you couldn’t be bothered to look and instead wanted it spoon fed to you. Bye.
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I agree it was a simple question that deserved a simple answer. I have never run across anyone who has added a second fuel gauge or gauge that display both tanks. Those type of gauges are used in aircraft and can be pricey. A little research shows the ones I found will not easily work for your quest. You could install a second fuel level gauge to display the other tank. Or as you stated delete the factory gauge and perhaps install two gauges.Bypass the fuel sender contacts of the tank selector switch then wire to the respective gauge. Just be sure to use a fuel level gauge that is compatible with the factory sender resistance ratings. Empty = 22.5 ohms, Full = 145 ohms.
For whatever reasoning you want to do this is not my place to judge. Some people install running boards on their trucks too. I personally hate doing that but do not actively criticize those who do. To each their own.
For whatever reasoning you want to do this is not my place to judge. Some people install running boards on their trucks too. I personally hate doing that but do not actively criticize those who do. To each their own.
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