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Topic: Fuel tank selector switch
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 2377
From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 03-09-2002 10:06 PM
   
My tank selector is messed up. Not the switch up on the dash, but down by the tank. The battery went dead and when I tried jumping it, there was a clicking noise coming from what I assume is the device that switches between the tanks. Maybe it is grounding out? Anyways, it drains enough that it will not jump start. Is there a way to disconnect this device? I have only ever used one of the tanks anyway and this truck (77 F-150) will be parted out eventually anyways. Just want to be able to move it without pushing it around.
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Dave Witthoeft
Gearhead Posts: 2246
From: IL.
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 03-09-2002 10:12 PM
Check with Kid. Didn't he have a similar problem?------------------
MCA# 48755
71 Mach 1
69 Fastback
92 F-150
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 6098
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 03-10-2002 12:26 PM
On my Lightning the rear tank doesnt work but I think that is just due to the rear pump being bad.But, on my 83 Ranger, the switch went bad between the tanks and kept siphoning the fuel from the rear tank into the front. It also would act like it was out even if both tanks had gas in them. We ended up draining the rear tank, and unhooking the rear tank completely and eliminating the switch and selector altogether. I cant remember exactly how we did it, it was quite awhile ago, but it can be done, and it works fine just running off the front tank.
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 2377
From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 03-10-2002 02:10 PM
That sounds logical. I'll just eliminate the switch altogether and use the front tank. I was using only that one anyways. Thanks guys.
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 3984
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-10-2002 08:24 PM
Yes,you can. You have a mechanical pump,at the engine,so you can just unhook the switch {cover the terminals} and bypass the solenoid with a rubber line. You will at least have one tank!
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