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staggerd86c-10 · 02-19-2009, 08:12 AM

The valve and the switch to change tanks is on the fritz my problem is i cant seem to find it anywhere to buy it. I thought LMC or classic industries would have it in their catalogs but i dont see it anywhere. Please let me know where i can find it and how much i should be spending on the piece and the switch, which i believe to have seen on another post for about 12 bucks. Thanks alot for any info.

Cherub · 02-19-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by staggerd86c-10

The valve and the switch to change tanks is on the fritz my problem is i cant seem to find it anywhere to buy it. I thought LMC or classic industries would have it in their catalogs but i dont see it anywhere. Please let me know where i can find it and how much i should be spending on the piece and the switch, which i believe to have seen on another post for about 12 bucks. Thanks alot for any info.

I may be mistaken but to my knowledge the switch can be found at the dealer, but the switching valve is no longer made.

staggerd86c-10 · 02-19-2009, 08:44 AM

sh!t so what do i do now is there another solution?

Cherub · 02-19-2009, 09:03 AM

Dont quote me on that. I know there are some aftermarked switching valves.

Here are a couple of old posts that may help ya.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...6&postcount=99

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&postcount=98

locab36 · 02-19-2009, 09:58 AM

I don't remember exactly where but I went through some Bio-diesle web sites and found the 6 port valve for mine. I bought one for my 86 dual tank truck and it looks identical. Comes w/a short wire harness w/the same pin connector as whats on my truck. My problem was w/the switch. It now sits in the golve box and will probably change out this summer. Price was good too if I remember correctly.

John

staggerd86c-10 · 02-19-2009, 10:09 AM

i messed with the wiring a bit and got the truck running but i dont want that problem to keep coming back and biting me in the a$$ so i just want to either find a new one or just get a used one that ultimately might go bad soon too...

staggerd86c-10 · 02-19-2009, 10:10 AM

why did they stop making the valves anyways?

chevitcars · 02-19-2009, 10:34 AM

you can buy the valve at CAR PARTS.COM i replaced mine last summer, they run about 65 bucks the switch is made by pollak, hope that helps

staggerd86c-10 · 02-19-2009, 10:58 AM

damn i just went and ordered the valve at a local autoparts. I got the switch and the valve for 145 bucks i know some might be able to get i but i just wanted my truck back on the road. its made by a company called standard and the part numbers are fv5 for the valve and ds293 for the switch i hope this helps thanks for all the replys.

Damien · 02-19-2009, 02:32 PM

If you're in a pinch you can bypass the valve and run off one tank too. Make sure the return line is hooked up right so the fuel goes to the tank you are using or you will be filling the one that is not in use. Its kinda strange when your milage sucks and the tank you never put gas in starts leaking

**Captkaos** · 02-19-2009, 04:01 PM

any part store can get this. It is a pretty common part. I have gotten them from Autozone, NAPA and Advanced Auto Parts.

02-19-2009, 08:12 AM	#1
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	tank selector valve The valve and the switch to change tanks is on the fritz my problem is i cant seem to find it anywhere to buy it. I thought LMC or classic industries would have it in their catalogs but i dont see it anywhere. Please let me know where i can find it and how much i should be spending on the piece and the switch, which i believe to have seen on another post for about 12 bucks. Thanks alot for any info.

02-19-2009, 08:44 AM	#3
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: tank selector vavle sh!t so what do i do now is there another solution?

02-19-2009, 09:03 AM	#4
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: tank selector vavle Dont quote me on that. I know there are some aftermarked switching valves. Here are a couple of old posts that may help ya. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...6&postcount=99 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&postcount=98 Last edited by Cherub; 02-19-2009 at 09:09 AM.

02-19-2009, 09:58 AM	#5
locab36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 265	Re: tank selector valve I don't remember exactly where but I went through some Bio-diesle web sites and found the 6 port valve for mine. I bought one for my 86 dual tank truck and it looks identical. Comes w/a short wire harness w/the same pin connector as whats on my truck. My problem was w/the switch. It now sits in the golve box and will probably change out this summer. Price was good too if I remember correctly. John __________________ Locab36 1936 low cab 1/2 ton 1956 BMW R25/3 1968 Moto Guzzi V7 1969 BMW R100/2 1986 Silverado SWB 2007 Harley FLHTP 2011 GMC SWB 4x4 Z71 http://www.flickr.com/photos/locab36...7623329816080/

02-19-2009, 10:09 AM	#6
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: tank selector valve i messed with the wiring a bit and got the truck running but i dont want that problem to keep coming back and biting me in the a$$ so i just want to either find a new one or just get a used one that ultimately might go bad soon too...

02-19-2009, 10:10 AM	#7
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: tank selector valve why did they stop making the valves anyways?

02-19-2009, 10:34 AM	#8
chevitcars Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: lake in the hills,il Posts: 46	Re: tank selector valve you can buy the valve at CAR PARTS.COM i replaced mine last summer, they run about 65 bucks the switch is made by pollak, hope that helps

02-19-2009, 10:58 AM	#9
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: tank selector valve damn i just went and ordered the valve at a local autoparts. I got the switch and the valve for 145 bucks i know some might be able to get i but i just wanted my truck back on the road. its made by a company called standard and the part numbers are fv5 for the valve and ds293 for the switch i hope this helps thanks for all the replys.

02-19-2009, 02:32 PM	#10
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: tank selector valve If you're in a pinch you can bypass the valve and run off one tank too. Make sure the return line is hooked up right so the fuel goes to the tank you are using or you will be filling the one that is not in use. Its kinda strange when your milage sucks and the tank you never put gas in starts leaking __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.

02-19-2009, 04:01 PM	#11
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: tank selector valve any part store can get this. It is a pretty common part. I have gotten them from Autozone, NAPA and Advanced Auto Parts. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com



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