NEW Integrated pump sender combo!

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Originally Posted by DPI JOSH

I'm chiming in on this with a different view point. This like everything in the past is a band aid for a poor original design. It's time to think outside of the box and replace the complete fuel cell and pump configuration entirely.

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Mr Fusion only powered the time circuits and flux capacitor...

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Originally Posted by Tillsy

Mr Fusion only powered the time circuits and flux capacitor...

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If I had that at my disposal I wouldn't be playing with deloreans.

Finally finish my iron man suit.....

Got the new setup installed in my DeLorean a few nights ago. I have to say, it is very quiet. I first filled it up with 5 gallons and let the car idle for a bit. Yesterday, I finally drove to a gas station and filled up. It took roughly 9.3 gallons but the gauge won't go higher than a few hairs above 1/2 tank.

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Originally Posted by Conundrum

Got the new setup installed in my DeLorean a few nights ago. I have to say, it is very quiet. I first filled it up with 5 gallons and let the car idle for a bit. Yesterday, I finally drove to a gas station and filled up. It took roughly 9.3 gallons but the gauge won't go higher than a few hairs above 1/2 tank.

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Untangle the static line from the sender float. 😋

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Originally Posted by DMCMW Dave

Untangle the static line from the sender float. 

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That would help. :biggrin:

Is there an easy way to adjust when the fuel light comes on?

I have filled my tank twice since the install. My fill ups have been 12.93 and 12.46 gallons. If the tank is suppose to hold 13.2 gallons, that only leaves about 3-5% fuel in the tank. I would like it to be more in the 10-15% area or at least a gallon left in the tank before the light goes on.

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Originally Posted by awildermode

Is there an easy way to adjust when the fuel light comes on?

I have filled my tank twice since the install. My fill ups have been 12.93 and 12.46 gallons. If the tank is suppose to hold 13.2 gallons, that only leaves about 3-5% fuel in the tank. I would like it to be more in the 10-15% area or at least a gallon left in the tank before the light goes on.

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I don't know if the there is an adjustment trim pot or not. Those numbers are cutting it close to the margin. 13.2 is the published number I don't know if includes MAX filling up the filler tube ( which your not supposed to do) But I always do. That's how I know where true FULL really is. BTW I only do that when I'm planning on driving several miles to burn it down before parking. Pump nozzles can range quite a bit if you base fuel level on the first click.

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Originally Posted by DMC5180

I don't know if the there is an adjustment trim pot or not. .

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Bend the float arm. Of course this will change the gauge calibration a bit too, but if you want to fool yourself that the tank is emtpy when it isn't, go for it. (Kind of like setting your watch 5 minutes fast IMO, if you know it's fast what's the point?).

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Originally Posted by DMCMW Dave

Bend the float arm. Of course this will change the gauge calibration a bit too, but if you want to fool yourself that the tank is emtpy when it isn't, go for it. (Kind of like setting your watch 5 minutes fast IMO, if you know it's fast what's the point?).

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I think the point being made is for a better indication of when the tank is LOW on Fuel, not when it is EMPTY. Low on fuel implies a reserve (at least a gallon),
while EMPTY implies the tank is empty or very near empty (much less than a gallon). Given the history of the previous incarnations of the DMC fuel sensor,
when the FUEL light goes on, there could be anywhere from fumes to a few gallons left, so a new "standard" may be deemed suspect until proven consistent.

However, I would also agree that when the needle is on E, the tank should be at or near Empty (not quite the same as a Low Fuel Warning Light).

I got mine low enough for the light to come on today, for the first time since I installed the kit. I really think the tank is just about empty already when the light comes on. I've never run the trip odometer so far before - I normally got gas around 150 miles to be safe, I'm just crossing 310 now.

I did notice (or was it my imagination?) a little sputter/buck feeling just as I was getting home. Wonder if the tank might be a little *too* low. Next stop, gas station.

Overall, so far so good with this kit. Very pleased.