Speaking from years of experience - No GUTS No GLORY! If you don't try _ you'll Never know if your idea will work. Small suggestion (don't give up) - maybe try cork from wine bottle ? Antique outdoor equipment used them as floats in their gas gauges! (I have some) - yeah I'm that old. LOL : )
Best vid I've seen in a long time! Brilliant. As for the cost / time observations, I think the point has completely been missed. Every time you look down at that guage I'm sure it will give you much more than how much fuel you have left. I'm inspired.
well done! and thanks for sharing. i know it may not seem like worth the trouble for a lot of people, but i appreciate it when people take the time to make stuff like this themselves
I like your idea, but honestly I'll probably won't do it because it's just too complicated. I have another idea of my own, but not sure if it will actually works. Basically at the petcock, attach a three way splits and connect to a clear glass tube. Then position the clear glass tube vertically. The highest point of the fuel will indicates how much gasoline is in the tank. It seems like a lot of things might go wrong but it's pretty simple enough for anyone to do it though.
It's not easy not to spill any when you use a 50l gas can. Although it may look like I'm spilling half of the gas at 6:17, most is really from the reflection on the tank
From your channel I can see you commenting on four videos: ''i dont have a float on my scooter.. what other types of fuel sensors are there?'', and when you finaly see one you can make you say it sucks? I would like to see you making a better one
smart. can use an old door key for that meter hand ? is that floater material ok to gasoline, no chemical reaction ? thanks for your work, especially that floating shaft making.
Be sure to find a float that won't soak the gasoline. A plastic cup like the one at 0:19 or similar should be used. If you still use a fishing float like I did, it might help to cover the grainy outside with some epoxy, lacquer or pain to block the small holes and prevent the gasoline from entering the float A simpler method is to set the trip counter to zero when you refill the tank. Then you ride till it's nearly empty and read the trip counter. The number tells how long you can ride on one tank, and/or when you need to switch to reserve fuel. On my moped it reads about 160 kilometers when I need to switch to reserve fuel, and about 200 when the tank is empty. It's a simple, but very effective way of calculating the amount of fuel, or at least how long you have left to ride before a refill is needed.
If you change your mind, be sure to find a float that isn't absorbent. An other way is to set the trip counter to zero one time you fill the tank full. Then, when the tank is empty, or you switch to reserve, note the number on the counter. This will tell you how long you can ride on one tank filling. Then you can just reset the counter every time you fill up to keep track in how long you have left before it's empty/you need to refil.
I loved your project but i was not able to identify the material you have uesd for the spiral rod (which can twist easily with human effort only)? So can u plzz tell me the material of spiral rod??
Fantastic build, Ben. Rugged compared to the mfg ones. Maybe you can begin production/sales? I'm a metalcrafter, certified welder, journeyman Iron Worker, etc, have been designing and fabing all my life, including when a child, and my opinion is this item is a winner. Just push report, on the hateful and envious trolls. Communicating to them only feeds their demon. Congrats.
Somehow I came onto looking at moped fuel gauge installs and I don't even own one lol. I was also suprised they didn't make more with cheaper options. It shouldn't be a hard job.
Excellent work. I want to make one for my motorcycle, but it involves making a hole in the tank. It's too much work. I really appreciate your work though.
What did you make the float out of. It looked like foam. My experience with gasoline and foam didn't work. I need one on my old Sears Suburban riding mower. This year I found a good tank because the original tank rotted out when ethenol was introduced. The last couple of seasons it had a plastic clear tank just sitting on top of the hood. It was easy to see the fuel level but ugly as rented bowling shoes.
I used a fish net float. The only problem was that it soaked completely full of gasoline, so it eventually sank and would render the gauge useless. Covering it in polyester or some though paint could maybe help seal the pores in the foam, though I would recomend a brass or plastic float from an old carburetor. It had some minor aditional problems so I removed it from the moped and blocked the hole.
The gauge on my truck is still broke. The way I know how much gas there is is I know it will go about 380 to 400 miles on a tank. So about 360 to 370, I fill up. I have never ran out of gas yet.
Maybe a twist drill bit if there's enough length ? Can buy these on eBay & other sites. Fabrication & experimenting - will show you what works (or not) Very Satisfying & can be profitable. :D
Bit what about spiders? Plus my dad said I couldn't use his fancy tools and then he said why don't I buy my own fancy tools? Then he said better yet save some money and he would ride me to to fuel gauge store and yell me which one fit my fuel injected skate bord with external electronic ignition except I have to figure out where to mount the gas tank, he said something I would have to do for myself, but all together this is a cool video so pay no attention to my stupid stuff, yet you still have not told me what about spiders? Or Skeeter's for that matter they hide in my dads tool box just a waiting for my silly self to bite the dickins out my hand ouch.
WELL DONE...WELL MADE...I LIKE TAKIN THE CAP OFF MY 70 SHOVELHEAD RAT AND L@@KIN IN THE HOLE....NEW BIKES L@@K at ya like yer nutzz...been ridin 38 yrs...OL skool "JOCKEY SHIFTS4LIFE"
I make 22.50 an hour and I would be dammed if I would make one of these. The time that you had to have put into making this and the cost of brazing rod and parts would not be worth it. I would have just bought a nice one and used my time to make money to afford the nicer one.
LARRY WINN Good for you. It's called a hobby. I made this for fun and to see if it would be possible. I used tin/copper solder, not brazing. The rest was free so total price is 10 cents in solder and $1,5 in glass lenses. The ones I found for sale would have costed over $100 in total If everyone had been thinking ''It's not worth it'' we wouldn't have this technology. Even though it turned out not working it was still worth it and I learned from the project
I hear ya. A metal lathe would probably help make it a lot easier for ya. A lathe might even be a nice investment for you to make some of these and sell them to others for a fraction of the cost as well as other things that are costly. I did not think that they woul be that much though in cost.
LARRY WINN It was one of the first projects I made with my metal lathe. You can see it on my Facebook page. I don't think I'll become rich on fuel gauges. As you're saying, it really is too much work making one so it's not worth the money to buy one. It's frightening isn't it?
I can't believe you got that backing plate thru the filler hole, didn't drop it, got it lined up, and were able to start the screws! Well played, sir.
Speaking from years of experience - No GUTS No GLORY! If you don't try _ you'll Never know if your idea will work. Small suggestion (don't give up) - maybe try cork from wine bottle ? Antique outdoor equipment used them as floats in their gas gauges! (I have some) - yeah I'm that old. LOL : )
Best vid I've seen in a long time! Brilliant. As for the cost / time observations, I think the point has completely been missed. Every time you look down at that guage I'm sure it will give you much more than how much fuel you have left. I'm inspired.
well done!
and thanks for sharing. i know it may not seem like worth the trouble for a lot of people, but i appreciate it when people take the time to make stuff like this themselves
I like your idea, but honestly I'll probably won't do it because it's just too complicated. I have another idea of my own, but not sure if it will actually works. Basically at the petcock, attach a three way splits and connect to a clear glass tube. Then position the clear glass tube vertically. The highest point of the fuel will indicates how much gasoline is in the tank. It seems like a lot of things might go wrong but it's pretty simple enough for anyone to do it though.
i immensely enjoyed watching your creation.its a beautiful piece of work ,well done.
It's not easy not to spill any when you use a 50l gas can. Although it may look like I'm spilling half of the gas at 6:17, most is really from the reflection on the tank
From your channel I can see you commenting on four videos: ''i dont have a float on my scooter.. what other types of fuel sensors are there?'',
and when you finaly see one you can make you say it sucks?
I would like to see you making a better one
Very smart: a helicoidal bar transform vertical moviment in
rotational one... Congratulations!
Absolutly great, simple mechanical float mechanisim, brilliant idea. For permant solution.
GREAT STUFF! Something like this is so much more interesting than some factory made junk.
smart. can use an old door key for that meter hand ? is that floater material ok to gasoline, no chemical reaction ? thanks for your work, especially that floating shaft making.
i see all these people on RUclips with kool and clever homemade stuff and i'm just setting here with my red bull
Great work man. This country was founded on garage tinkerers.
hey, great work, gonna steal your idea for my Honda rebel 250 =)
Be sure to find a float that won't soak the gasoline. A plastic cup like the one at 0:19 or similar should be used. If you still use a fishing float like I did, it might help to cover the grainy outside with some epoxy, lacquer or pain to block the small holes and prevent the gasoline from entering the float
A simpler method is to set the trip counter to zero when you refill the tank. Then you ride till it's nearly empty and read the trip counter. The number tells how long you can ride on one tank, and/or when you need to switch to reserve fuel. On my moped it reads about 160 kilometers when I need to switch to reserve fuel, and about 200 when the tank is empty. It's a simple, but very effective way of calculating the amount of fuel, or at least how long you have left to ride before a refill is needed.
Awesome!!
Do you think it would work for a 900mm deep tank?
I think it would be difficult to get an even twist along that length?
If you change your mind, be sure to find a float that isn't absorbent.
An other way is to set the trip counter to zero one time you fill the tank full. Then, when the tank is empty, or you switch to reserve, note the number on the counter. This will tell you how long you can ride on one tank filling. Then you can just reset the counter every time you fill up to keep track in how long you have left before it's empty/you need to refil.
U can make an amazing home made fuel gauge but can't fill a tank with gas without spilling xD great stuff man
So how many times did you drop that piece in the tank? LOL
I loved your project but i was not able to identify the material you have uesd for the spiral rod (which can twist easily with human effort only)?
So can u plzz tell me the material of spiral rod??
Square key stock.
Fantastic build, Ben. Rugged compared to the mfg ones. Maybe you can begin production/sales? I'm a metalcrafter, certified welder, journeyman Iron Worker, etc, have been designing and fabing all my life, including when a child, and my opinion is this item is a winner. Just push report, on the hateful and envious trolls. Communicating to them only feeds their demon. Congrats.
Did I say it was foam? It's synthetic cork. I wouldn't have used it if I knew it melted
I really want one of these.
Very nice bro
you sir, are a genius
Thanks for the compliment
That would work. But it might seem a little strange if the tank is visible when riding
Somehow I came onto looking at moped fuel gauge installs and I don't even own one lol. I was also suprised they didn't make more with cheaper options. It shouldn't be a hard job.
Excellent work. I want to make one for my motorcycle, but it involves making a hole in the tank. It's too much work. I really appreciate your work though.
doesnt foam melt in petrol?
awesome work dude
What did you make the float out of. It looked like foam. My experience with gasoline and foam didn't work. I need one on my old Sears Suburban riding mower. This year I found a good tank because the original tank rotted out when ethenol was introduced. The last couple of seasons it had a plastic clear tank just sitting on top of the hood. It was easy to see the fuel level but ugly as rented bowling shoes.
I used a fish net float. The only problem was that it soaked completely full of gasoline, so it eventually sank and would render the gauge useless. Covering it in polyester or some though paint could maybe help seal the pores in the foam, though I would recomend a brass or plastic float from an old carburetor. It had some minor aditional problems so I removed it from the moped and blocked the hole.
@@Benny8025coat with silicone caulk, thinned with a solvent 🤔
Nice job!
Great Job!
The gauge on my truck is still broke. The way I know how much gas there is is I know it will go about 380 to 400 miles on a tank. So about 360 to 370, I fill up. I have never ran out of gas yet.
This is really neat
I have a problem my honda accord 1998 from haft tank go up to full and pass it do not go to e I change the fuel pump unit same thing
Tamar Walker It could only be the gauge that's the problem
How can I fix it
Tamar Walker lmgtfy.com/?q=1998+honda+accord+fuel+gauge+not+working
Buy a Chevy.
Genius. im gonna modified the tank cap n use. It as a gauge and a cap instead of making another hole thank you so much
Freakin brilliant
What was the float made from
The answer can be found in the description.
which material u have used for the spiral rod?
My guess hot rolled steel
really very appreciating one..!!
moped? what model?
Maybe a twist drill bit if there's enough length ? Can buy these on eBay & other sites. Fabrication & experimenting - will show you what works (or not) Very Satisfying & can be profitable. :D
But with this the cross section is always square. Drill bit won't work as well
I don't know
u use dirillbit mr benny 8025
Zhenhua zh-d50. Search on Google images. It's like the one in the first picture, only blue with black seat
whens your next video?
nice work
Great job. I think someone should make another design and sell it.
Awesome. I love your vids bro!! :D
Genialt! Bra jobba! :D
I soldered an old kerosene heater tank gauge onto my bike, it's far less technical than your gauge!
innovative.... it is really awsm.
awesome!
Thats fucking clever :O
Sir bataye ga hame
that was cool
Genius👍
cool.
With the talents for design and manfacturing you should go for a career in Mechanical engineering or engineering technology!
OC Mech Eng
genius!!
Genius..........
That is my intention
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Bit what about spiders? Plus my dad said I couldn't use his fancy tools and then he said why don't I buy my own fancy tools? Then he said better yet save some money and he would ride me to to fuel gauge store and yell me which one fit my fuel injected skate bord with external electronic ignition except I have to figure out where to mount the gas tank, he said something I would have to do for myself, but all together this is a cool video so pay no attention to my stupid stuff, yet you still have not told me what about spiders? Or Skeeter's for that matter they hide in my dads tool box just a waiting for my silly self to bite the dickins out my hand ouch.
WELL DONE...WELL MADE...I LIKE TAKIN THE CAP OFF MY 70 SHOVELHEAD RAT AND L@@KIN IN THE HOLE....NEW BIKES L@@K at ya like yer nutzz...been ridin 38 yrs...OL skool "JOCKEY SHIFTS4LIFE"
Amazing. Wish I had the skills to do this, but alas, I have to buy retail.
send me this as a friend for my vintage scooter plz
good good good
Genius. (Y)
Fuel mitre me
Fucking A 1 Man.
I make 22.50 an hour and I would be dammed if I would make one of these. The time that you had to have put into making this and the cost of brazing rod and parts would not be worth it. I would have just bought a nice one and used my time to make money to afford the nicer one.
LARRY WINN Good for you.
It's called a hobby. I made this for fun and to see if it would be possible. I used tin/copper solder, not brazing. The rest was free so total price is 10 cents in solder and $1,5 in glass lenses.
The ones I found for sale would have costed over $100 in total
If everyone had been thinking ''It's not worth it'' we wouldn't have this technology. Even though it turned out not working it was still worth it and I learned from the project
I hear ya. A metal lathe would probably help make it a lot easier for ya. A lathe might even be a nice investment for you to make some of these and sell them to others for a fraction of the cost as well as other things that are costly. I did not think that they woul be that much though in cost.
LARRY WINN It was one of the first projects I made with my metal lathe. You can see it on my Facebook page.
I don't think I'll become rich on fuel gauges. As you're saying, it really is too much work making one so it's not worth the money to buy one.
It's frightening isn't it?
LOL. Ya a little frightening but I seen others who did way far worse making stuff. lol
+LARRY WINN ha ha...good points, both of you guys...
Nice try...bro , keep it up.
NEWBIES NOT NEW BIKES
too much work