Info needed on Mech fuel guage mounted inside..

TC93

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Looking for some insight on an autometer mech fuel gauge with isolator to mount inside car. Probelm is that it takes a few minutes for the gauge to read. Mainly if the car sits for a period of time. This is my 1st time messing with these, sine I usally use electric gauges.

Is there a bleed proceedure to make this function at all times, and not have to wait?? Am I missing soething?? Ii did put the coolant mix in the line liek the directions stated.. Am I missing something?? Any & all info will be appreciated!!!

 

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to be honest, get rid of the isolater setup and get either an electric one, or a mech. one and mount on the cowl/underhood area. there have been many folks that have had problems as you describe with the bleeding procedure and what not. i don't think autometer even makes these any more, but you can try to call them and see what they say.

 

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How does the isolator work.. I have one and need to put it on but I don't have any instructions....

 

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jerryD said:

to be honest, get rid of the isolater setup and get either an electric one, or a mech. one and mount on the cowl/underhood area. there have been many folks that have had problems as you describe with the bleeding procedure and what not. i don't think autometer even makes these any more, but you can try to call them and see what they say.

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Swapping it out for an electrical is out of the question.(not my car). I mean it works, just take about 5 minutes for the gauge to start reading. Ii didi the 50/50 mix in the line between the isolator and gauge, a few time but still does the same thing. Just wondering if I am missing one of those little inside secerts???

 

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I would put a tee fitting at each end and cap it off. Loosen the gauge end tee plug to the point it seeps. Remove the isolator tee plug and find a way to force the fluid into the line without getting a bunch of air in it. A plastic squeeze bottle with an applicator tip would be my recommendation.Tighten the gauge end plug while you are still forcing fluid into the line. Keep in mind that if the gauge is lower than the tee filler port you may still have problems. It's kind of like bleeding brakes.