[DeTomaso] Gauge Corrector

[gow2 at rc-tech.net]

I mean no disrespect but while it sounds like a fun project I can't
imagine anyone caring about 16 data points on a fuel gauge unless you
building a high end production car.

G




> Our Pantera gas tanks differ from most gas tanks in their very odd shape.
> Because of all the angles and changing dimensions, the half-filled mark is
> not the vertical center of the tank. This is not true for most gas tanks,
> that are generally rectangular in shape.
>
> The gauge corrector Thomas designed had 16 value points, so if you started
> with an empty tank, you could set the empty value, and as you added
> measured amounts of fuel, you could use those 15 remaining value points to
> truly match the gauge hash marks to correctly reflect gallons remaining.
>
> The two versions Gary linked will do the job for most gas tanks, but………
> not so accurately with a Pantera tank.
>
> The Speedway version has a custom option, but only allows two value
> settings, one at full and one at empty. Thus it is inaccurate through the
> entire gauge range unless you just left the filling station or just ran
> out of gas. ;-)
>
> The Technoversion offers four set points, which is better than two but
> quite clearly not as good as 16.
>
> Thus, with either of those offerings you’re basically not correctly
> informed of the fuel level unless the gas tank is full or empty. So both
> those gauge correctors still leave you with an inaccurate gauge reading.
> Which is what the corrector was supposed to fix.
>
> Sigh……..
>
> The point I'm making is the unit designed by a Pantera owner is the only
> one that will (if you invest the proper time for calibration) work
> accurately in our Panteras.
>
> I second Garth’s suggestion that Jon Haas adopt Thomas’ orphan and add it
> to his already spectacular offerings.
>
> Knowing Jon’s skill set, he could probably improve the design to
> incorporate pre-loaded calibration options for some of the standard gauges
> used in upgrades, while still retaining the custom 16-point calibration
> option for one-off situations. I imagine a simple set-the-dip-switches
> Plug-n-Play unit would be well received.
>
> Such a corrector would also have wide application in the rest of the hobby
> car market, wouldn’t it?
>
> Larry
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