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POSSUMGAS
Joined: 23 Jan 2010
Posts: 14
City/Region: virginia beach
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: HUNKEY DORY
Photos: HUNKEY DORY
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 Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:48 pm Post subject: Fuel line Size |
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i am going to install a Flow Scan Fuel flow meter in Hunkey Dory. I was wondering what size fuel line I should use.I have a 2006 BF HONDA 90 HP. I did check the boat today and the fuel line looks like it might be 1/ 4 inch id. But 5/16 is very close. I do know that 3/8 id is too big. The rang is 0-20 GPH. Flow Scan says model 5520B-LFGD317 will work fo HONDA CARBURATED outboards.  Thanks |
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TyBoo
Joined: 23 Oct 2003
Posts: 5328
City/Region: Warrenton
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1996
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruise Ship
Vessel Name: TyBoo
Photos: TyBoo
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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The hose barbs on the flow transducer that comes with the kit will dictate the size of fuel hose. I had to up mine to 3/8" from 5/16" when I installed the NorthStar fuel unit. My fuel line from the filter to the motor was due for replacement anyway, so I went with new Ethanol safe hose and changed my fittings to 3/8" to match because I didn't want splices and adapters in the line.
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Sold: 1996 25' Cruise Ship
Sold: 1987 22' Cruiser |
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Doryman
Joined: 03 Oct 2006
Posts: 3807
City/Region: Anacortes
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Lori Ann
Photos: Lori Ann
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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| TyBoo wrote: | | I had to up mine to 3/8" from 5/16" when I installed the NorthStar fuel unit. |
Are you happy with this unit? I am going to be looking for a fuel flow meter for the 22 and may want to tie it in to the Lowrance HDS-5 that I recently bought from Matt.
Warren
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TomCat 255, Hull #55, 150 Yamahas
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TyBoo
Joined: 23 Oct 2003
Posts: 5328
City/Region: Warrenton
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1996
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruise Ship
Vessel Name: TyBoo
Photos: TyBoo
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:25 pm Post subject: |
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| You bet, Warren. It works great for keeping track of how much fuel is left in the tank and is pretty accurate. Mine is a low end model that doesn't have the NMEA I/O. Doesn't Lowrance make a unit to go with their stuff? Might be a more seamless fit. |
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TyBoo
Joined: 23 Oct 2003
Posts: 5328
City/Region: Warrenton
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1996
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruise Ship
Vessel Name: TyBoo
Photos: TyBoo
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:26 pm Post subject: |
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| TyBoo wrote: | | NMEA I/O....seamless fit. |
*Trying to sound nerdy. |
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Doryman
Joined: 03 Oct 2006
Posts: 3807
City/Region: Anacortes
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Lori Ann
Photos: Lori Ann
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Nerd wrote: | | Doesn't Lowrance make a unit to go with their stuff? Might be a more seamless fit. |
Yes, Lowrance does have fuel sensors but they are more spendy than the Navman/Northstar. But you are right, it might be a better fit.
Warren |
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