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Pops · 04-30-2003, 08:41 PM

My '73 has duel gas tanks and I am always having trouble with the crossover switch (electric), all the rubber hoses. Does any one know of one large tank that would work. I have to pull both tanks to fix gas gage anyway.

Ol' Grey · 04-30-2003, 11:46 PM

If you're having any sort of problems like me then the solution will be easier than installing a single tank.

I went on one tank only for a year. It wouldn't switch over. I finally replaced the switch and cleaned the connections on the wiring at the crossover and it was fixed.

The guage problem is usually the guage itself and not the sending units. If your truck measures a partial tank when it's actually full on both tanks then it's probably the guage. There are plenty at the junkyard. Hopefully you can find a good one.

79BIG10 · 05-01-2003, 03:39 AM

What problems are you having specifically? Maybe we can help and keep you from having to drop the tanks if possible.

Prerunner1982 · 05-01-2003, 04:15 AM

all hail the gas tank switch king! *bows*

04-30-2003, 08:41 PM	#1
Pops Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Torrance, Calif. Posts: 36	Gas tank problem My '73 has duel gas tanks and I am always having trouble with the crossover switch (electric), all the rubber hoses. Does any one know of one large tank that would work. I have to pull both tanks to fix gas gage anyway. __________________ 67 long bed step side/future fuel injected 502 73 Cheyenne super20/ fuel injected 454

04-30-2003, 11:46 PM	#2
Ol' Grey A work in progress Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Marion, NC Posts: 104	If you're having any sort of problems like me then the solution will be easier than installing a single tank. I went on one tank only for a year. It wouldn't switch over. I finally replaced the switch and cleaned the connections on the wiring at the crossover and it was fixed. The guage problem is usually the guage itself and not the sending units. If your truck measures a partial tank when it's actually full on both tanks then it's probably the guage. There are plenty at the junkyard. Hopefully you can find a good one. __________________ Marc Cook 1986 Chevy Silverado C-10 LWB Gunmetal Grey Metallic 5.0L HO, 700-R4, '73 12-bolt rear Long tube headers, 2.5" dual exhaust dumped before the axle. 1988 GMC Sierra SLE 4WD 5.7L, 700-R4, stock everything 6000LB winch

05-01-2003, 03:39 AM	#3
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	What problems are you having specifically? Maybe we can help and keep you from having to drop the tanks if possible. __________________ 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

05-01-2003, 04:15 AM	#4
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	all hail the gas tank switch king! bows __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call



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