Water Level Theory for Whiskey Bottle In Cab Fuel Gauge!

[ford4x4fun]

I know this isn't the safest thing to do, and the cops probably wouldn't like to see it either, But I was thinking about taking an antique bottle and using it as a water level, that corrisponds with my fuel tank. Basically it would be a direct reading of how much fuel I have. Wanted to know what everyones thoughts are on this. The link I am providing is actual water level, a little more than what I would need.

http://www.factsfacts.com/MyHomeRepair/WaterLevel.htm

Basically I would need a flued line, and an air line running back to the tank, and than mount the bottle to the dash. Sor of a Rat Rod, kinda thing, but I have nothing but time to sit here and ponder ideas. So What do you all think!!!

[seattle67]

Well sure, it would work to a certain extent, and look really cool. But if you got in a crash it would turn you into a blow torch.

I really hate being negative to such a cool idea, but I just cant picture a way to make it safe.

Don't give up on it though, this requires a brain storm!

[ford4x4fun]

I was thinking maybe a plastic whiskey bottle, good stell tubing, and than this set up just outside the fuel tank. I think I could wire it so that if I lost power for any reason it would shut off...

http://www.rvpartscenter.com/ProductDet ... 454&SID=32

This isn't quite the right thing I just haven't found the right one yet... Still looking!!!

I have been sitting here brain storming!

[ford4x4fun]

Ok I found the right thing to shut the fuel off...

http://psa.manufacturer.globalsources.c ... -Valve.htm

Now I just need to find a way to keep the bottle from coming apart in a wreck... Don't know if that is 100% Possible, but maybe a way to make it safer!

[ToughOldFord]

That's too dangerous. Remember, gas isn't just flammable, it's an explosive. Even just the small amount in the bottle will send enough shrapnel in your eyes in a crash to blind you for life even if you survive.

If your gauge doesn't work just get a long stick.

[ford4x4fun]

I actually saw this on a TV show (Hot Rods or Something) a while back... I know it is possible, and I know it isn't the safest thing in the world, but then the fuel tank is right behind the seat anyhow. This is just an idea, and maybe just something I will implement to work while it is sitting there, or I might not put it in at all. I was thinking I might be able to do it with a float in the tank as well. So what was in the bottle was actually just water or something. I believe that would be possible as well. I will have to look more into it, and if anyone has some more ideas that would be awsome as well.

[fordman]

it is a neat idea. i would put it low under the igntion switch or something like that. i am seeing a little glass vial for this use. a whiskey bottle would be to large. even a pocket sized bottle would be too big.

[ford4x4fun]

So I get to computer with civilian internet and found out that there was no picture at that link... What a bummer...