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Old 08-16-2013, 04:35 AM
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Default Moeller Fuel Gauge Now Standard Equipment

To my surprise as I unpacked for inventory my finishing kit, I discovered a "mechanical fuel gauge", P/N IE00001, with the fuel tank parts. The tank top was already pre-punched for the unit. Thanks Vans!

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Old 08-16-2013, 05:05 AM
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Does the tank still have the perforated sight gauge on the side?
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Old 08-16-2013, 05:15 AM
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Hope they didn't deviate from the approved JB drawing.

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Old 08-16-2013, 06:23 AM
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Interesting. I am working on my fuel tank right now and it did not come with the mechanical fuel gauge. Rather it has a fuel level sender built into the side of the tank I presume to send fuel level to the Dynon.

And yes, it still has the sight glass installed.

Wonder if this is some sort of option or something. When did you order your finish kit? Mine was shipped in June.
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Old 08-16-2013, 06:51 AM
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That is good news. Post a picture of the top and the sender if you will please. Is the "window" closed ?
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Old 08-16-2013, 07:13 AM
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Great news! Thank you Marty & John for being the first! Mine is installed and bullet proof!!
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Hope they didn't deviate from the approved JB drawing.

http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...56&postcount=5
Man, that brought back memories! I think John used crayons.
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Old 08-16-2013, 08:21 AM
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Default Moeller Fuel Gauge Info

I ordered my finish kit a couple months ago and it arrived yesterday, 8/15/13. The location of the gauge is very close to JB's....6" aft of forward edge and 7" in from left edge of tank.

Additionally, the original sight gauge was there but had been covered with aluminum plate on the inside and sealed with proseal.

I can forward photos to anyone wishing to have a look, but can't seem to add them to this post.

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Old 08-16-2013, 08:36 AM
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The location of the gauge is very close to JB's....6" aft of forward edge and 7" in from left edge of tank.
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Nice round figures, and just different enough to avoid having to pay JB royalties for copying his design.
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Old 08-16-2013, 08:53 AM
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That's good news. I hope Van's will produce a kit or at least a list of parts to order for those of us who have an older kit but have not assembled the tank yet.
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