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floscan model 7000

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Hey guys,

There's a set of these gauges brand new in the box for sale , $425. I can't find this model on West marine on line. I've only found the model 9000. Is this a decent deal? Any comments?
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John,

The list price is $1,005.00 for diesel 300 hp, but you'll need to find out if the one you're looking at is going to work on your engines... The 7000 series comes in a wide array of hp applications & both gas & diesel. You'll also need two units, one for each engine.

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Capt Patrick,
He says that he has a total of 2 gauges. Each one performs different functions. He claimed that both gauges will handle both engines...could this be true? He said they will handle the total hp.

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John,

They might work, but you need to be real sure that they are for diesel. You've got 2 sensors per engine, (total of 4), that measure fuel coming in and fuel being returned. Get the sensor model number of what he has & check with Floscan for compatability with your engines... sales@floscan.com phone (206) 524-6625 They should be: Model 201/231 Series K Diesel Standard Flow Sensors

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Capt Patrick,

I'll get the model #'s tonight and call
Floscan. Thanks for the contact info.
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After getting the right model #'s and calling Floscan, I found out that they're model 6500 analog not digital. They'll work with my engines and have all 4 sensors. Not sure if I want to mess with them or not...sounds like a pain to hook them up and to get them calibrated, plus. just another thing to break.

Mike, I'll give you a call later.

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John, I finished transplanting trees for the morning from one lot to the other, going to listen to it rain while I try to figure out what I did wrong on the maps for my book project.

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I hooked mine up and it took 30 hours. But they work great. It took a bunch of trips to get them setup or calibrated but I love them and never have any trouble with them. Nice product
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