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Tdrcreyn4 · 01-05-2016, 10:07 AM

I have a factory NL2 option auxiliary gas tank set up ready to be installed in my truck and the switch I got with it was a standard toggle switch like most I have seen. Yesterday I saw this switch posted and sold on the parts board (SEE BELOW). Can anyone tell me what came stock with this option? Did it depend on what plant it came out of, etc, etc...... I want the correct switch for my truck and had never seen the one below until yesterday.....

Thanks,

Todd

dazza · 01-05-2016, 10:51 AM

I'm not sure how(or if) they came from the factory, although I believe most were dealer installed. Here's mine as well as the tank valve mounted on the floor between seat and door.

**RenoKeene** · 01-05-2016, 11:45 AM

I believe the correct switch is the one shown in the pic you posted. Here is a pic of the one that was in my 72 Custom Camper...

**jocko** · 01-05-2016, 01:13 PM

Concur, correct NL2 fuel gauge selector switch is displayed in first post. Travel Tanks are aftermarket or dealer installs. The floor fuel selector valve only directs flow, it's unrelated to the dash fuel gauge selector switch.

Tdrcreyn4 · 01-06-2016, 11:53 AM

Thanks Guys, Now to find one.

dazza · 01-06-2016, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

Concur, correct NL2 fuel gauge selector switch is displayed in first post. Travel Tanks are aftermarket or dealer installs. The floor fuel selector valve only directs flow, it's unrelated to the dash fuel gauge selector switch.

yes, the valve is physically unrelated and has nothing to do with your correct switch question, just need to remember that it's not unrelated when you use either one...you need to use both, unless of course you're playing a trick on somebody!

btw, Does the factory valve look the same as the Travel Tanks valve?

Tdrcreyn4 · 01-06-2016, 08:03 PM

Here's the valve. Don't know what the saddle tank bags valves look like.

01-05-2016, 10:07 AM	#1
Tdrcreyn4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 702	What is the right Switch? I have a factory NL2 option auxiliary gas tank set up ready to be installed in my truck and the switch I got with it was a standard toggle switch like most I have seen. Yesterday I saw this switch posted and sold on the parts board (SEE BELOW). Can anyone tell me what came stock with this option? Did it depend on what plant it came out of, etc, etc...... I want the correct switch for my truck and had never seen the one below until yesterday..... Thanks, Todd Attached Images __________________ 1968 C10 292/3 spd - sold 1969 K10 350/3 spd/205 - sold 1971 K5 350/4 spd/ 205 - sold 1970 K20 350/350/205 - sold 1969 K20 396/400/205 - work in process

01-05-2016, 10:51 AM	#2
dazza Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: California Posts: 971	Re: What is the right Switch? I'm not sure how(or if) they came from the factory, although I believe most were dealer installed. Here's mine as well as the tank valve mounted on the floor between seat and door. Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------------- I'm not crazy, I'm chosen, there's a difference. ---------------------------- '72 K10 SWB, 350, sm465/np205 ---- ----

01-05-2016, 11:45 AM	#3
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,021	Re: What is the right Switch? I believe the correct switch is the one shown in the pic you posted. Here is a pic of the one that was in my 72 Custom Camper... Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

01-05-2016, 01:13 PM	#4
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,945	Re: What is the right Switch? Concur, correct NL2 fuel gauge selector switch is displayed in first post. Travel Tanks are aftermarket or dealer installs. The floor fuel selector valve only directs flow, it's unrelated to the dash fuel gauge selector switch.

01-06-2016, 11:53 AM	#5
Tdrcreyn4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 702	Re: What is the right Switch? Thanks Guys, Now to find one. __________________ 1968 C10 292/3 spd - sold 1969 K10 350/3 spd/205 - sold 1971 K5 350/4 spd/ 205 - sold 1970 K20 350/350/205 - sold 1969 K20 396/400/205 - work in process

01-06-2016, 08:03 PM	#7
Tdrcreyn4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 702	Re: What is the right Switch? Here's the valve. Don't know what the saddle tank bags valves look like. Attached Images __________________ 1968 C10 292/3 spd - sold 1969 K10 350/3 spd/205 - sold 1971 K5 350/4 spd/ 205 - sold 1970 K20 350/350/205 - sold 1969 K20 396/400/205 - work in process



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