Floscans (again)

[Bernd1972]

I don´t know what that Floscan stuff costs, but this unit from Flowtrecs might be a valid alternative? They charge something like 625,- Euros incl. VAT over here. Might be worth asking a quotation from them...
TFT touch screen, all sensors and internal GPS included, there are also versions with additional connectivity availeable. Seems a good deal to me.

https://www.shop.flowtrecs.com/en/gl.../8-version-3xl

[Captain Ralph]

I don´t know what that Floscan stuff costs, but this unit from Flowtrecs might be a valid alternative? They charge something like 625,- Euros incl. VAT over here. Might be worth asking a quotation from them...
TFT touch screen, all sensors and internal GPS included, there are also versions with additional connectivity availeable. Seems a good deal to me.

https://www.shop.flowtrecs.com/en/gl.../8-version-3xl

I got excited till I found the specs, 500HP max.
That would be 500hp starving HP.

6mm ID hose connect thru the sensors.
That is not quite 1/4".
That is not good for our old Detroits or anything less than a gen-set.

But, a good lead. At least another company out is working on it.

[Captain Ralph]

I asked a friend in the Med about what else was happening in EU. He sent back this.
12mm (almost 1/2") hoses connects;

https://www.naviflow.it/en/diesel/naviflow-diesel-dual-engine#/2-nmea_2000-nmea_no/5-reading_range-550_l_h/10-hose-12mm/14-flow_meter_cable_length-4_meters

This would flow 145 GPH nicer. But then These are just the senders for NEMA adaptation. At least more companies are working on this.

[Bernd1972]

I got excited till I found the specs, 500HP max.
That would be 500hp starving HP.

6mm ID hose connect thru the sensors.
That is not quite 1/4".
That is not good for our old Detroits or anything less than a gen-set.

But, a good lead. At least another company out is working on it.

It´s a 6mm diameter at the sensor, should be no big deal with Detroits up to V8 configuration. The 3XL sensors are specified for a fuel flow of up to 300 liter/hour per engine. I´d guess with 80 gallon /hour per engine you´d be fine. At least that´s what I hope for you. From my perspective I can say that I have no issues using them with my 680hp MAN 2848 LE-401 eingines.

[krush]

Consensus on some other forums and discussion groups is the Maretron system and flow sensors are great and easily integrate into NMEA2k. No pulse damper, etc.

https://www.maretron.com/products/ffm100.php

[Captain Ralph]

It´s a 6mm diameter at the sensor, should be no big deal with Detroits up to V8 configuration. The 3XL sensors are specified for a fuel flow of up to 300 liter/hour per engine. I´d guess with 80 gallon /hour per engine you´d be fine. At least that´s what I hope for you. From my perspective I can say that I have no issues using them with my 680hp MAN 2848 LE-401 eingines.

MANs fuel return is a dribble.
Detroits fuel return is near 3 times the consumption of the engine/HP.
Detroit used a lot of fuel flow to cool their injectors.
Guessing is not a MAN nor Detroit factory spec.
Minimum hose size is 1/2" around a Detroit as 12mm is around your MANs.

[cww]

I second ralph on this one, detroits pump a lot of fuel compared to a normal engine. Due to their unique fuel delivery setup it's just continuous flow at all times and the injectors use what the injectors use, the rest gets returned to the tank. There's no fuel injection pump like on a normal diesel that ramps up with the throttle setting, the engines pump at full flow all the time. I would check the minimum flow specs if it's even remotely marginal.

[Moonhowler]

Hey Y'all,

Sent my Floscan meter off to the guy on ebay and he fixed it right away - back in the boat in under a week, functioning as it should. The Floscan company wanted $900 for a new unit - that wouldn't match the other unit - and would need calibrating, etc. The repair was $300.

Here's the link if anyone needs it: https://www.ebay.com/itm/223789066405

Thanks for all the suggestions!

-Moon Howler
'87 41C