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Old 10-07-2013, 11:51 PM   #1
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78 GMC Sierra Grande Fuel Tank Selector Valve

I have got a 1978 GMC Sierra Grande pickup truck with the fuel tank selector valve out. Is there any way I can tear in to it and fix it or do I have to buy a brand new one? I am wanting to restore this truck. It means a lot to me. Thanks for any help
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Old 10-08-2013, 12:58 AM   #2
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Re: 78 GMC Sierra Grande Fuel Tank Selector Valve

nope, not fixable. mine started leaking fuel out the vent earlier this yr, there not expensive, paid like $35 or $40 for it
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Old 10-08-2013, 09:00 AM   #3
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Re: 78 GMC Sierra Grande Fuel Tank Selector Valve

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nope, not fixable. mine started leaking fuel out the vent earlier this yr, there not expensive, paid like $35 or $40 for it
Hey. I'm in need of one too. Where did you get it at?
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Old 10-08-2013, 12:50 PM   #4
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Re: 78 GMC Sierra Grande Fuel Tank Selector Valve

I got mine at the dealer, but that was a few years ago, even at the dealer it was under $50.
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Old 10-08-2013, 06:59 PM   #5
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Re: 78 GMC Sierra Grande Fuel Tank Selector Valve

Thanks for the help. I was also wondering. Will fuel eat up jb weld or would it be fine for a temporary fix?
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Old 10-08-2013, 07:03 PM   #6
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Re: 78 GMC Sierra Grande Fuel Tank Selector Valve

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Thanks for the help. I was also wondering. Will fuel eat up jb weld or would it be fine for a temporary fix?
jb weld is fuel resistant but what are you JB welding exactly? :-p
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Old 10-08-2013, 07:08 PM   #7
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Re: 78 GMC Sierra Grande Fuel Tank Selector Valve

My fuel filler necks on both tanks are cracked and leak fuel. The truck was sitting in a field for 10 years because the transmission was out.
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