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Subject:Re: Need Sender Advice (Step 1)
From:John Rodgers
Date:Mon, 8 Nov 1999 23:18:02 -0600

Ken,

Along with the various devices etc, suggested by G. Bulley and others, you should
borrow from the aviation industry and include in the package a can of a good
brand of Cone  Spray.

It works best when applied immediately following driver recovery from White
Knuckle Fever after some miscreant  has driven the Pucker-Factor right off the
scale by cutting  in front and then putting  on the brakes to keep from ramming
the guy in front of him.

A high quality cone spray will ensure  the elimination of all ensuing cones, and
that the upholstery material  will flatten back out nicely  in the seat and will
remain in good pliable condition with no lasting wrinkles.

OK, I know it's not Friday....and I'm just funning!!

John Rodgers

KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote:

> This is the first step in my quest for a computer diagnostic setup for my
> van.  Before I invest in expensive computer equipment, etc. I need to get the
> senders that I will need to send the information to my analog gauges first
> and then the computer system later.  So what I need to know is:
> 1.  Do I need VDO senders or is some other brand as good/cheaper or
> better/same price or more expensive?
> 2.  Does anyone know of a electrical manifold pressure gauge and sender setup
> (All I can find is mechanical).
> 3.  Has anyone ever used the "Fuel to Air Ratio" gauges that use your oxygen
> sender as the sender for the gauge?  How do you like it?
> Finally what list of gauges would you recommend?  Here is what I want so far:
> Oil pressure
> Oil Temperature
> Manifold pressure
> Head Temperature
> Voltage
> Amperage
> Water Temperature
> Coolant system pressure (Still debating this one)
> Air-to-fuel ratio
>
> Thanks in advance for your help.
>
> Ken Wilford
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