Where to get new fuel tank diverter switch? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tim240Z · 06-24-2005, 04:44 PM

I have the dealer installed saddle tanks with the 3 way diverter tap that is installed on the driver side sill.
I have removed the in cab tank and am using just the saddle tanks now. When I was busy redoing the fuel system for the Vortec, I took the valve apart, cleaned and lubed it. It was doing OK for a while, but now it has begun to leak. Are these still available new, or do I need to find a new aftermarket type......

Any ideas?

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-24-2005, 04:46 PM

Seen a used one still in a truck at a yard near me, are they that rare,
do I need to go grab it, what are they worth, I may go get it for ya.

jtminton · 06-24-2005, 05:25 PM

The valves are rare, but much easier to find that the black plastic bezels. I'm still looking for one of those. . .

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-24-2005, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtminton

The valves are rare, but much easier to find that the black plastic bezels. I'm still looking for one of those. . .

Is that in the same location as the switch

jtminton · 06-24-2005, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Is that in the same location as the switch

Yeah. On the floor by the seat on the driver's side. It's a black rectangle with the valve handle in the middle:

cdowns · 06-24-2005, 06:22 PM

if you don't need a "factory correct" one then go to a boatsupply place they're pretty common in the boat business

Tim240Z · 06-24-2005, 06:46 PM

Thanks guys. Yeah my little plastic bezel just disintergrated when I took it off! I will try a boat supply shop.....should be a couple around in So Cal......
I've seen nice electric ones that also divert the return line, but they are almost $100

Never thought of the boat guys....

Longhorn Man · 06-24-2005, 08:34 PM

I was gonna mention companies that convert cab chassis trucks into tow trucks...but the boat place sounde better to me.

roger0080 · 06-25-2005, 01:09 AM

Hope this helps. I took mine apart, cleaned it, put it back together. Mine was leaking up the shaft. I remember using 1 or 2 rubber O-rings squished in there and that worked for many years until the truck was junked.

RPOZ11 · 06-25-2005, 01:59 AM

Hope this helps in ID'ing these...

Maximum Overdrive · 06-25-2005, 07:06 AM

Just bought one myself not to long ago to replace the one on the 70 GMC. Got it at the local farm supply store(Fleet Supply or Big R). Its exactly the same as the one in the pictures except it doesnt come with the black face plate. Its the valve only. Cost on it was like $38.00 but the guy at the counter said that seemed awful pricey then offered it to me for $20.00. Counldnt refuse an offer like that.

Americanrider · 06-26-2005, 03:34 AM

Rare? I have one sitting on my bench from a camper special truck, what is the going board price for one of these? No thread-jack intended, I think it would be helpful to Tim240Z to know this also.

06-24-2005, 04:44 PM	#1
Tim240Z Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LAX area, So Cal Posts: 499	Where to get new fuel tank diverter switch? I have the dealer installed saddle tanks with the 3 way diverter tap that is installed on the driver side sill. I have removed the in cab tank and am using just the saddle tanks now. When I was busy redoing the fuel system for the Vortec, I took the valve apart, cleaned and lubed it. It was doing OK for a while, but now it has begun to leak. Are these still available new, or do I need to find a new aftermarket type...... Any ideas? __________________ 1972 Suburban C20 454/TH700R4, eaton-corporate 4.10 (looking for 3.7) Sold: 71 Cheyenne 20 Installed a 99 5.7L L31/4L60E from Suburban 1500 (2005)

06-24-2005, 04:46 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Seen a used one still in a truck at a yard near me, are they that rare, do I need to go grab it, what are they worth, I may go get it for ya. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

06-24-2005, 05:25 PM	#3
jtminton II Timothy 4:2 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 361	The valves are rare, but much easier to find that the black plastic bezels. I'm still looking for one of those. . . __________________ 72 C-20 2WD LWB Custom Camper Deluxe 350 4 Speed "Project Lazarus" MY TRUE PRIDE AND JOY "Dangit, Bobby, people will see that oil stain and think I'm a drunk."

06-24-2005, 06:22 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	if you don't need a "factory correct" one then go to a boatsupply place they're pretty common in the boat business __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-24-2005, 06:46 PM	#7
Tim240Z Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LAX area, So Cal Posts: 499	Thanks guys. Yeah my little plastic bezel just disintergrated when I took it off! I will try a boat supply shop.....should be a couple around in So Cal...... I've seen nice electric ones that also divert the return line, but they are almost $100 Never thought of the boat guys.... __________________ 1972 Suburban C20 454/TH700R4, eaton-corporate 4.10 (looking for 3.7) Sold: 71 Cheyenne 20 Installed a 99 5.7L L31/4L60E from Suburban 1500 (2005)

06-24-2005, 08:34 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I was gonna mention companies that convert cab chassis trucks into tow trucks...but the boat place sounde better to me.

06-25-2005, 01:09 AM	#9
roger0080 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Carver County, Minnesota, USA Posts: 626	Hope this helps. I took mine apart, cleaned it, put it back together. Mine was leaking up the shaft. I remember using 1 or 2 rubber O-rings squished in there and that worked for many years until the truck was junked. __________________ 72 Chev C-10 90% restored (former AZ truck) ... 71 Chev K-20 Cheyenne my vacation crusier... 72 Chev C-10 Now retired and striped after many faithful miles... 72 GMC 1500 Retired to the junk yard after bought new in '71...

06-25-2005, 01:59 AM	#10
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	Pic add... Hope this helps in ID'ing these... Attached Images __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS Last edited by RPOZ11; 06-25-2005 at 02:01 AM.

06-25-2005, 07:06 AM	#11
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,634	Just bought one myself not to long ago to replace the one on the 70 GMC. Got it at the local farm supply store(Fleet Supply or Big R). Its exactly the same as the one in the pictures except it doesnt come with the black face plate. Its the valve only. Cost on it was like $38.00 but the guy at the counter said that seemed awful pricey then offered it to me for $20.00. Counldnt refuse an offer like that. __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*

06-26-2005, 03:34 AM	#12
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Rare? I have one sitting on my bench from a camper special truck, what is the going board price for one of these? No thread-jack intended, I think it would be helpful to Tim240Z to know this also. Last edited by Americanrider; 06-26-2005 at 03:35 AM.

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