Fuel guage

[Tige M.D.]

finally got the fuel flow meter kit in my hand

we installed it in our salesmans personal boat yesterday. he has a 05' 22v with the gm vortec 340hp. i will post pictures when we finish the boat.

[smendez]

U Da man

U Da Dr.

[BennettTaylor]

Fuel Gauge

I love my Tige....don't get me wrong, but, seems like everyones fuel gauges don't work right. I have owned other boats before and had ZERO problems w/ my fuel gauges. Mine is stuck on full..... I hope they read these threads and try to figure out something better. On such an expensive boat, i kinda expect the gas gauge to work. I saw a reply from the factory about "all" boat fuel gauges are not reliable or accurate, but thats not true. I have never had one that wasn't. I hope in their pursuit of perfection, they address this. The tige line is too high quality to let something petty like this continue..

Bennett

2000 Tige 2300V Limited - Black Scorpion

[Tige M.D.]

like i have said many times, the fuel gauge does work and it works properly. it is the fuel tank location and shape that are the cause of this. tige is actively trying to fix this but i don't think there will be anything but a flow meter for the boats that are out on the water.

[hammlfam]

Fuel flow meter

Tige M.D.,

Is Tige paying for these? I have had 2 new sensors put in my boat and of course they don't work. I have sent my Tige dealer(Pearsons in Monticello IN) to this site to see the other problems. The boat is in storage at there place and one of the winter fix items is the fuel gauge. Is Tige stepping up with a fuel flow meter to fix there problem?

Thanks
Jeff

[BennettTaylor]

I realize the gauge works fine, but rather the problem is the sender. I pulled the wires on mine and shorted the 12v to the gauge input, and it went from empty to pegged full. I knew then it was not the gauge. When I said the gauge, i really meant the system as a whole. I assume that my sender is stuck completely up or shorted somewhere at the sender, but getting to it is another story. I know Tige doesn't make the sending unit, etc.... but it is there name on the boat. Again, I hate stupid little things that tarnish an otherwise awesome craft. I hope they look hard at this area when designing in a new part or vendor.

Bennett Taylor
2000 Tige 2300V Limited - Black Scorpion

[Tige M.D.]

i really can't say if tige is going to pay for these flow meters. i am personally testing different systems on my own time with my own money on privately owned tige's. i do report my fidings back to harvey and andrew and they pass it along to their r&d people. from there, who knows what happens.

is tige going to pay for this? i'd say, talk to your dealer. this way it can be handled on a case by case basis.

[Hoots]

I just found the NavMan 2100 fuel flow meter (mentioned previously) online for 129.99 at BoatersWorld.com (free shipping too). That's $20 cheaper than I've seen it anywhere else. Anyway, I ordered it and will install it when it shows up. I don't plan on installing the gauge in the dash because I don't want to replace any existing gauges or drill any new holes. I think I will mount it on a bracket inside the aft port storage near the battery switch (on the same side of the boat as the fuel filler port). I figure having it near the battery switch and fuel port will remind me to reset it everytime I fill up. Plus, that's where I keep the ski vests so it will be convenient enough to check between sets. Any thoughts on this plan from anyone? Thanks.

Tom

TigeMD, please post your shots when you can along with any tips. Thanks!

[Tip]

That's a good price, I paid $149 for mine last year.

-Tip

[Tige M.D.]

i think it is a great idea mounting it else where in the boat. it's not like you have to monitor it like a oil or temp gauge. CAUTION! since you are going to be mounting it near a fueling point on the boat, make absolutley sure all your connections are solid and sealed. you can have no chance of an exposed spark. BOOOOOMMMMMM

[Hoots]

Yeah, but aren't violent explosions covered under warranty? Just kidding, good advice.

Do you think I could use the storage courtesy light wiring as a source of power for the gauge?

[Hoots]

Change of plan. I couldn't find a decent place in the storage area to mount the gauge, mostly because the gauge requires about 4" of depth. I caved and just installed it where the PP gauge would go if I had been smart enough to order it with the boat. Anyway, I'm pleased with the gauge install now I just have to do the transducer. I think it needs to go on the fuel line as it comes up vertically from the bilge area at the very back left corner of the engine assembly (if you were looking at it from the swim deck (22V)). Any feedback? Thanks!

[Tip]

Make sure you put some rags under the fuel line before you remove it, I was surprised at how much gas came out when I disconnected the fuel line.

I have the millienium dash with pp so mounting on the dash was not an option. I mounted my Indicator under the power lever just below the remote for the stereo. This allows me to monitor the fuel flow rate (usually around 6.5-7 gallons per hour) but not have it my face reminding me how much money the fuel burn is costing me!

-Tip

[Hoots]

I finished the install this morning and took it out on the water to check it out. Works as advertised and not terribly difficult to install. Here's some pics. The clear plastic tubing is just to prevent cable chafing where it runs against some fiberglass edges.

[Hoots]

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