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Thread: Electirc tank switching device ???

  1. #1
    1968Droptop
    I thought I'd read in a prevois post about an electric tank switching device ? I'm hoping to find one the will let me choose one, or the other, or both. Do they make something like that ? Where might I find one ? Thanks.

  2. #2
    Turboelimtim
    Yes they are available. I had one on my boat that switched port or starboard, but not both. I swapped it out for a y block that draws from both tanks since the switch was pretty restrictive. Someone probably make a less restrictive one than mine. It's just that I have upped the HP quite a bit from what it was stock, and the switch wasn't designed to flow as much as I need. The only problem is noe it doesn't draw evenly. I've though of putting shut-off valves upstream of the y in case one tank gets really low, but haven't gotten around to it yet. Tim

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    Flip
    I thought I'd find something like I've got at Rex or CP but apparently they dont carry them anymore. Eddie Marine and CP have this really elaborate $350 dollar setup but, dang, that's alot of cash.
    Here is something that looks alot like what I have in my boat.
    Electric fuel valve (http://ratparts.com/RV/81ZX2705U.html)
    I just typed "electric fuel valve" into Yahoo and that's the first page that I got.

  4. #4
    MudPumper
    I use the Golan Billet 3 way valve. It's a manual valve but allows for right, left, or both. Works bitchen.
    Golan Billet Valve (http://www.rexmar.com/page196.html)
    Dana Has them here.
    Kinda Pricy (http://www.danamarineproducts.com/st...TOKEN=12307599)

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    moneysucker
    I bought a fuel selector switch for my old 1990 f250 at kragan auto parts and I believe it was capable of handling 3 tanks but not sure. the third tank could be where you have t-ed both tank lines together. There are manual valves that do 1,2,both,off.

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    flat broke
    Imco and Eddie make em. They are pricey, but you have to figure that you're paying for the hefty liability insurance hit the mfgs take for producing something with electrical connections and gas running through it. They are nice, but I've run an older manual Rex billet valve in my boat for a while and it has never been too much of a hassle.
    Chris

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    SmokinLowriderSS
    Mid 80's F-250 (even the 150's into the 90's). I have an 84 250 diesel, and a 96 150 gas. both have elec tank selector valve, 3/8 suply ports, return lines if used, and switch the senders too. About $100 if I remember right(had to replace the one on the 250 a few years ago).

  8. #8
    Ken F
    Chris,
    I just got one from HTP which is a selonoid operated one with 1/2" ports in & out-which is what you are going to need with your engine/carb setup.
    Give Duane a call, I don't even know the brand I'm ashamed to say!
    As was said they are a little pricy however.
    Ken

  9. #9
    inwo
    I run one of these. Flows enough for 500 hp 468 single 4 bbl.
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FUEL-...6QQihZ009QQite mZ190035425217QQrdZ1
    Second is a marine one.
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FV6-M...QQihZ013QQitem Z230031934539QQrdZ1
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FV6-M...QQihZ013QQitem Z230031934539QQrdZ1#ebayphotohosting http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FUEL-...6QQihZ009QQite mZ190035425217QQrdZ1#ebayphotohostinghttp://i5.ebayimg.com/02/i/05/e4/2b/9a_2.JPGhttp://i12.ebayimg.com/06/i/07/f9/7d/ac_2.JPG
    Nice thing is. You can use a two pole switch. dpdt. Use half to switch valve and the other half to switch gas gauge.

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    1968Droptop
    I'd thought about the valve off my `97 PowerStroke already, but line size is a bit small. I wanted to go 1/2" to eliminate any worries. I was thinking last night about maybe a fuel shut off soleniod ? They would be quite easy to wire in and control in a way in which I desire. But I'm not sure how long the are desinged to be in use ?
    I was also thinking of a way to get the fuel gauge to work w/o having a seperate switch. I figured a couple small relays would do the trick. Just run the sending unit wire through a relay, and have that relay pick up power from the tank selector switch. Presto, guage and tank would work together. When drawing off both tanks I figured I'd use the passenger side tank. If I was by myself, that tank would more likely show less fuel that the drivers side, or at least that was my thinking.
    Am I way off here ? Anyone know how long a fuel soleniod can be activated w/o damage to the unit itself ?

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