[DML] Re: Low fuel warning indicator

["Joe OBrien" <joeyoseppijoe@xxxxxxxxx>]

Last time I replaced the fuel pump on #2524 I had previously drove 
it low the night before to minimize the hand pumping of 5 gallons of 
gas. When my light came on I drove an additional 35-40 miles home. 
The next day I siphoned out 2 3/4 gallons of gas. As with many 
people that have DMCH's sender you have anywhere from 3 to 3 1/2 
gallons left when it comes on, depending slightly on the angle you 
are sitting at. As in reading their site, it gives you a more 
extended range over the OEM sender, which is very obvious.

It works on a series of switches, which if you notice when you look 
at the fuel gauge, then look back a little while later, you've 
dropped a significant amount. Once the float has reached a certain 
point, it corresponds the gauge to fall to that level, no smooth 
transition. Bugged me at first, like I thought I was getting 
horrible fuel economy at times, then after being explained how it 
works, it all makes sense. 

If you are bottoming out on the gauge, and still no light, maybe the 
bulb is burnt out? Try switching bulbs, they are cheap. Usually you 
will have a descent amount of fuel when the light comes on with 
DMCH's sender. Works nice in the effect if you don't push driving 
with the light on, you shouldn't burn up your fuel pump.

Just don't get me started on the reliability of the junk fuel pumps 
the Delorean has. I can now change them blindfolded after doing over 
5 of them. And now I think 16634 needs a new pump after an amazing 
52 miles on the new on I just installed. Yeah! What fun.


Joe O'Brien

2524 & 16634







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