Amp Meter vs ????

[Aldon 4,828]

i am thinking about using the space that is normally filled with Amp Meter for something else on my GT14 I am redoing. Not sure I see much value in an Amp Meter.

Am I incorrect in my assumption? 

If not, any of you have suggestion for that space? Reasons?

 

[wallfish 18,096]

digital volt meter or an Hour meter or one which has both maybe
Those old amp meters shake the needle so much they are about worthless.
 

[Aldon 4,828]

I have a spare Plastic GT14 gas Tank. As this project will not complete until Spring anyway as I dont think I will get the surface and body panels painted before weather turns here in NY, I am thinking that I will experiment with adding a fuel sender to the tank and adding a back-lit Fuel Gage in the spot that the Amp Meter resided. I am very surprised at the lack of such an animal as far as whats already available. An unnecessary luxury but one I would prefer over the bouncing amp meter.

[953 nut 59,995]

Good luck finding a fuel tank sending unit that will fit the tall oddly shaped tank on the GT-14. If you find one I would love to see this posted.

 I feel that a Volt meter tells you a lot more than an amp meter.

[Aldon 4,828]

I agree. I'll have to mod up a custom set up.

the more I think about it, the more I want to take on the challenge.

Edited October 2, 2015 by Aldon

[wallfish 18,096]

Not sure what a GT-14 tank looks like but I used something like this for my boat. They are available in different lengths
search ebay

 

Marine Boat Electric Universal Fuel Tank Sending Unit 9" Deep Gas Tank Reed Type

[Aldon 4,828]

That's pretty close. Thanks for the tip. I'll measure my tank and order up some eBay parts soon.