Re: Fuel flow

[LTS <lts@avnet.co.uk>]

We are asking elba to look at the Flowscan units as an alternative as they
do indeed seem to cause less restriction. Beware all conventional senders
reduce fuel flow.

Jerry
                    Jerry@ban-bi.com   or    LTS@avnet.co.uk
                    www.Ban-bi.com     or   www.avnet.co.uk/touchdown
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nigel Charles" <72016.3721@compuserve.com>
Subject: Re:  Fuel flow


> Message text written by "LTS"
> >elba offer a duel sender computer at 675 Euros or about 430. We sell
them
> in the UK. When fitting these senders its important to ensure they don't
> become contaminated with debris of any kind.<
>
>
> Be aware that the Elba senders tend to constrict the fuel flow. I know of
> one case where it prevented the engine from passing the fuel flow check.
> The owner subsequently fitted the more expensive Floscan unit which cured
> the problem. Individual Floscan senders cost about $160 when I bought mine
> about 4 years ago. Their casings are made from cast aluminium with 1/8"
NPT
> female threads rather than plastic/nylon with push-on pipe fittings which
> partially accounts for the higher price.
>
> Nigel Charles