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emil77 · 10-22-2010, 07:56 PM

Hi,

On the drivers side, there is this lever. It looks like to the right it says "right tank," but I can't read what the top part says. I only have one gas tank.

long67 · 10-22-2010, 07:59 PM

Switching to auxillary tanks

emil77 · 10-22-2010, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by long67

Switching to auxillary tanks

So are auxillary tanks an option? If I have auxillary tanks, shouldn't I have another gas cap?

Rat Bastid · 10-22-2010, 08:25 PM

switching from one tank to another and yes it was an option on my 71 super, camper set up had a fuel door on each side of the truck,as well as a camper electric plug on drivers side

**Stocker** · 10-22-2010, 09:15 PM

Yup, selector for aftermarket or dealer installed aux. fuel tank. You say you only have one tank.... look at the underside of that valve and see if there's another fuel line leaving it, and trace it out. You might get a surprise.

Slick67 · 10-23-2010, 10:44 AM

The sticker says "main tank" at the top.

dwcsr · 10-23-2010, 01:46 PM

Its the secret fat chick ejector lever disguised as a tank switch

rusty baker · 10-23-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dwcsr

Its the secret fat chick ejector lever disguised as a tank switch

SHHH..... you are givng away secrets.

C20-67_N_MO · 10-23-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dwcsr

Its the secret fat chick ejector lever disguised as a tank switch

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Originally Posted by rusty baker

SHHH..... you are givng away secrets.

Hehehehe......good one guys!

id_unavailable · 10-23-2010, 04:14 PM

I had one of those on a 1972 swb. It did not have the plate though. I assumed it was an after market valve from an auto parts store. It had a saddle tank and the filler was by the rear wheel making it a PITA to put gas in after it was lowered. I think it was after market due to the square design, or was it a dealer installed accessory? Either way I learned something new.

dwcsr · 10-23-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by id_unavailable

I had one of those on a 1972 swb. It did not have the plate though. I assumed it was an after market valve from an auto parts store. .

I was only kidding about the fat chick thing

Ed 72 Sierra Grande · 10-23-2010, 05:25 PM

I have the same lever and it was stock on my 72 with aux tanks.

Kind of hard to switch between tanks, move it around a little and don't force it.

I wonder if you had 2 tanks at some time? New bed? Strange

69 longhorn · 10-23-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dwcsr

Its the secret fat chick ejector lever disguised as a tank switch

Never pass up the fat chicks.....they are like a moped, damn fun to ride(just dont let your buds see you on either one

) crazyAL

Sinister · 10-23-2010, 08:42 PM

I have one in my '69. No sign of any extra tanks though.

tanman722001 · 10-23-2010, 09:15 PM

Does anyone nows where you can still get one of those switches at?I have been looking and cant seem to find one.Going to add tanks to my 70 GMC 3500.Thanks Tony

mrein3 · 10-23-2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tanman722001

Does anyone nows where you can still get one of those switches at?I have been looking and cant seem to find one.Going to add tanks to my 70 GMC 3500.Thanks Tony

Try a marina. In the next town over from me there is a boat dealer attached to a hardware store. In the hardware side of the business I found on that was identical to the one my truck came with. [I stupidly dropped a wrench on the pot metal selector handle. It snapped right off.]

The salesman said they are the same as boat tank selectors.

tanman722001 · 10-23-2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mrein3

Try a marina. In the next town over from me there is a boat dealer attached to a hardware store. In the hardware side of the business I found on that was identical to the one my truck came with. [I stupidly dropped a wrench on the pot metal selector handle. It snapped right off.]

The salesman said they are the same as boat tank selectors.

Thanks now just need to a place that sells them where i live

emil77 · 10-23-2010, 11:19 PM

Thanks for the replies. So should I just leave the lever position it's in now? I don't want to risk breaking something.

**El Jay** · 10-23-2010, 11:33 PM

Those valves have a tendency of wanting to freeze up.
Don't try & force it. Breaking the handle is one thing, breaking the valve is a whole different animal. If the valve breaks "between" tanks, or on the auxiliary tank (that isn't there?), you'll be under the truck plumbing the fuel line around the valve. Really not that difficult a chore just a PITA lying on your back working overhead.

emil77 · 10-24-2010, 02:55 AM

Ok, I'll just leave it as it is.

10-22-2010, 07:56 PM	#1
emil77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tujunga, CA Posts: 262	What is this lever for? Hi, On the drivers side, there is this lever. It looks like to the right it says "right tank," but I can't read what the top part says. I only have one gas tank. __________________ Thanks, Emil 1972 Chevy C20

10-22-2010, 07:59 PM	#2
long67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Yakima,WA. Posts: 150	Re: What is this lever for? Switching to auxillary tanks __________________ Mark 67 c20 custom camper 55 Olds 2dr hardtop 96 mustang 11 dodge nitro

10-22-2010, 08:25 PM	#4
Rat Bastid Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: sumner wa. Posts: 158	Re: What is this lever for? switching from one tank to another and yes it was an option on my 71 super, camper set up had a fuel door on each side of the truck,as well as a camper electric plug on drivers side

10-22-2010, 09:15 PM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: What is this lever for? Yup, selector for aftermarket or dealer installed aux. fuel tank. You say you only have one tank.... look at the underside of that valve and see if there's another fuel line leaving it, and trace it out. You might get a surprise. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-23-2010, 10:44 AM	#6
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: What is this lever for? The sticker says "main tank" at the top. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

10-23-2010, 01:46 PM	#7
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: What is this lever for? Its the secret fat chick ejector lever disguised as a tank switch

10-23-2010, 04:14 PM	#10
id_unavailable Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: macon, ga Posts: 102	Re: What is this lever for? I had one of those on a 1972 swb. It did not have the plate though. I assumed it was an after market valve from an auto parts store. It had a saddle tank and the filler was by the rear wheel making it a PITA to put gas in after it was lowered. I think it was after market due to the square design, or was it a dealer installed accessory? Either way I learned something new.

10-23-2010, 05:25 PM	#12
Ed 72 Sierra Grande Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Whittier Ca Posts: 172	Re: What is this lever for? I have the same lever and it was stock on my 72 with aux tanks. Kind of hard to switch between tanks, move it around a little and don't force it. I wonder if you had 2 tanks at some time? New bed? Strange __________________ Ed F 1972 Sierra Grande White Top Medium Olive 402 bb / Camper Stock, Loaded, Straight & Aged Nicely, No Tilt Original Resto would be nice $

10-23-2010, 08:42 PM	#14
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: What is this lever for? I have one in my '69. No sign of any extra tanks though. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

10-23-2010, 09:15 PM	#15
tanman722001 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Mocksville,NC Posts: 419	Re: What is this lever for? Does anyone nows where you can still get one of those switches at?I have been looking and cant seem to find one.Going to add tanks to my 70 GMC 3500.Thanks Tony __________________ 1991 GMC K2500 4X4 350/auto 1991 Chevy S10 ext cab. 1990 Chevy S10 1993 Chevy S10 Blazer 4dr 4.3 Vortex/Auto

10-23-2010, 11:19 PM	#18
emil77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tujunga, CA Posts: 262	Re: What is this lever for? Thanks for the replies. So should I just leave the lever position it's in now? I don't want to risk breaking something. __________________ Thanks, Emil 1972 Chevy C20

10-23-2010, 11:33 PM	#19
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: What is this lever for? Those valves have a tendency of wanting to freeze up. Don't try & force it. Breaking the handle is one thing, breaking the valve is a whole different animal. If the valve breaks "between" tanks, or on the auxiliary tank (that isn't there?), you'll be under the truck plumbing the fuel line around the valve. Really not that difficult a chore just a PITA lying on your back working overhead. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

10-24-2010, 02:55 AM	#20
emil77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tujunga, CA Posts: 262	Re: What is this lever for? Ok, I'll just leave it as it is. __________________ Thanks, Emil 1972 Chevy C20



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