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**old Rusty C10** · 12-12-2003, 08:06 PM

did 1976 trucks come with dual tanks? what would i need to convert 1976 to dual tanks from a single tank other than thte right side tank , sender, fuel line and dash switch. ?
what kind of diverter valve do they use?

*mike reeh* · 12-12-2003, 10:14 PM

yes. there is a selector valve that mounts along the frame by the fuel tanks... I dont think it would be that hard to convert.. If your truck bed doesnt have a filler neck door/hole then you will need to do something about that too. Other wise I say thumbs up, dual tanks rocks

mike

**old Rusty C10** · 12-12-2003, 10:25 PM

thats the whole reason im thinking of it cause i may be getting a bed with dual tank holes

79BIG10 · 12-13-2003, 08:58 PM

Also you may need to wire it in but that's easy. I have a copy of a wiring diagram from Mike Reeh if you need it I can email it to you. It's off a 78 but should be the same.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-13-2003, 10:14 PM

Chevy Guy please figure out shipping to 08879 in South Amboy NJ and ill gladly buy the valve
79 pleaser email to Ctruck1976@aol.com
thank you both!

79BIG10 · 12-14-2003, 09:21 PM

No problem. You've got mail

Russell · 12-14-2003, 09:26 PM

Rusty -- Are your fuel tanks vented?

And is that switch that ChevyGuy has vented? I've got a working switch, but I can't use it on my truck becuase mine is vented.... I need an opening for both the fuel lines and their venting lines, as well as the output for the fuel line and the output for the vent line...

**old Rusty C10** · 12-14-2003, 09:42 PM

my tanks have three lines so yes i believe they are vented

Russell · 12-14-2003, 10:55 PM

Alright... Me and Bob both need a 6 port switch... If I can get mine off later on, I'll show you guys what it looks like...

12-12-2003, 08:06 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	dual tank?? did 1976 trucks come with dual tanks? what would i need to convert 1976 to dual tanks from a single tank other than thte right side tank , sender, fuel line and dash switch. ? what kind of diverter valve do they use? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-12-2003, 10:25 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	thats the whole reason im thinking of it cause i may be getting a bed with dual tank holes __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-13-2003, 08:58 PM	#4
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Also you may need to wire it in but that's easy. I have a copy of a wiring diagram from Mike Reeh if you need it I can email it to you. It's off a 78 but should be the same. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

12-13-2003, 10:14 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Chevy Guy please figure out shipping to 08879 in South Amboy NJ and ill gladly buy the valve 79 pleaser email to Ctruck1976@aol.com thank you both! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-14-2003, 09:21 PM	#6
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	No problem. You've got mail __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

12-12-2003, 10:14 PM	#2
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 683	yes. there is a selector valve that mounts along the frame by the fuel tanks... I dont think it would be that hard to convert.. If your truck bed doesnt have a filler neck door/hole then you will need to do something about that too. Other wise I say thumbs up, dual tanks rocks mike

12-14-2003, 09:26 PM	#7
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Rusty -- Are your fuel tanks vented? And is that switch that ChevyGuy has vented? I've got a working switch, but I can't use it on my truck becuase mine is vented.... I need an opening for both the fuel lines and their venting lines, as well as the output for the fuel line and the output for the vent line... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap) Last edited by Russell; 12-14-2003 at 09:28 PM.

12-14-2003, 09:42 PM	#8
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	my tanks have three lines so yes i believe they are vented __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-14-2003, 10:55 PM	#9
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Alright... Me and Bob both need a 6 port switch... If I can get mine off later on, I'll show you guys what it looks like... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)



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