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ncwa · 11-12-2011, 10:39 AM

Thanks for all great feedback. I am going to try to find a burette for my idle / regen / vacuum adjustments that I can do while parked in my driveway. Depending on the final setup, I may or may not use it for actual trips. I’ll post a pic if I get it working.
I also like the ideal of calibrating my fuel gauge by adding small increments of gas and measuring the sending unit’s resistance.

Has anyone tried mounting only the bottom of a burette to the fuel line to use it as a visual fuel gauge (like you might see on older water tanks)? Although MetroMPG’s method sure seems safer – and thank you Old Mechanic for the tip to this method.

Slowmover – it is a 66 Mustang with a straight 6 (200ci) engine and a brushless DC electric motor.

Thanks again everyone!

NCWA

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ncwa www.howtobuildahybrid.com Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: California Posts: 20 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks for all great feedback. I am going to try to find a burette for my idle / regen / vacuum adjustments that I can do while parked in my driveway. Depending on the final setup, I may or may not use it for actual trips. I’ll post a pic if I get it working. I also like the ideal of calibrating my fuel gauge by adding small increments of gas and measuring the sending unit’s resistance. Has anyone tried mounting only the bottom of a burette to the fuel line to use it as a visual fuel gauge (like you might see on older water tanks)? Although MetroMPG’s method sure seems safer – and thank you Old Mechanic for the tip to this method. Slowmover – it is a 66 Mustang with a straight 6 (200ci) engine and a brushless DC electric motor. Thanks again everyone! NCWA