lostpilot28
Well Known Member
I've spent a lot of hours reading the various threads on mounting a fuel flow transducer. I plan on buying the Floscan (flowscan?) unit and my initial idea was to buy an extra 6-inch piece of fuel line and mount the transducer between the carb and the mechanical pump. I've seen another installation where the flow sensor just hangs there (wrapped with firesleeve and aluminum heat shield wrap) and it appears to provide great results.
I'm planning on doing the same thing, and want to make sure just letting it hang wouldn't be a problem. I only ask because many of the threads I've read have the sensor mounted to a plate somewhere. Does anyone see a problem with doing this?
One last bonus question - how critical is it to add a fuel filter upstream of the sensor? I have the gascolator (mounted on the firewall) between the boost pump and mechanical pump...is this good enough, or do I need to add another filter?
I'm planning on doing the same thing, and want to make sure just letting it hang wouldn't be a problem. I only ask because many of the threads I've read have the sensor mounted to a plate somewhere. Does anyone see a problem with doing this?
One last bonus question - how critical is it to add a fuel filter upstream of the sensor? I have the gascolator (mounted on the firewall) between the boost pump and mechanical pump...is this good enough, or do I need to add another filter?