97 MPI engine data on a multifunction display

[cjcray]

I have twin 1997 7.4 L MPI engines.
I am wondering if you can receive data from these engines and send it to a multifunction display?
if so what would be required to do this.

Thanks in advance
Chuck

 

[RollerCoastr]

There isn't a whole lot of data to capture from that generation of engines. You can add fuel meters though, which IMO, is the most important data you can monitor.

 

[Nauti 97]

RollerCoastr,

Thak you for the Info.
I appreciate it.
I have thought about adding flow meters. Do you have a brand or style that you prefer?
I am open to suggestions.

Thanks again
Chuck

 

[RollerCoastr]

I'm a Garmin guy through-and-through. Lowrance's meters cost half as much. Most people agree that Flo-Scans are superior, but they're also MUCH more expensive. Garmin was a logical middle-ground, particularly since I was already heavily invested in Garmin gear and don't plan to move away from them.

I posted a write-up on my project: http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/64256-My-Garmin-fuel-meter-installation

I'm not sure I made it clear in that thread that the fuel displays are actual screen shots from my dash at cruising speeds. I think Garmin does a great job of integrating that data. Garmin MFD's and plotters going back several generations support fuel data display.

 

[rmlsll]

I too am a Garmin user. I installed Garmin fuel flow sensors, next step is a Noland RS11 data convertor. I hope to have everything on my dash available on my Garmin 740s .

 

[Nauti 97]

I'm a Garmin guy through-and-through. Lowrance's meters cost half as much. Most people agree that Flo-Scans are superior, but they're also MUCH more expensive. Garmin was a logical middle-ground, particularly since I was already heavily invested in Garmin gear and don't plan to move away from them.

I posted a write-up on my project: http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/64256-My-Garmin-fuel-meter-installation

I'm not sure I made it clear in that thread that the fuel displays are actual screen shots from my dash at cruising speeds. I think Garmin does a great job of integrating that data. Garmin MFD's and plotters going back several generations support fuel data display.

I like your set up from your thread.
Can I use those with my Raymarine equipment? or do I have to convert everything to Garmin?