The only guage I have is the cowl tank - a simple float... It seems to me the other guages are "fluff" - as you should have left with the wing tanks full; know the fuel burn, etc, and plan for appropiate fuel stops.
My wing tanks are not fitted with guages, no provision, though the fuselage is cut to show guages if they were there... As to floats in the wing tanks... .just another place to add water to the fuel.. When the guage in the fusalage tank begins to sink, its time to find a landing place....either you are out of fuel, or the pump has quit working. By the way - that brings up an issue you should be aware of...The inspection of the fuel pump screen, etc on annual. I have witnesses several coupes that had failed fuel pumps after the annual, because the cover on the pump was not tightened properly. This allowed air to be drawn into the pump, instead of fuel from the wing tanks...Just be aware of the proper torque on that little bolt...Fuel pumps are expensive...The originia pumps were filltedrillings to accept a quick drain - to be drained at pre-flight - but I don't like the idea of draininf fuel areund the cyl head.... or a leaking quick drain that drips fuel on Cyl # 1..... With a proper drain line attached, it might be appropiate to explore with your local A.I. Regards, Fly Safe - Have Fun Harry
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