Fuel Tank Selector Died

[Daycruzin]

I assume it's the original from 1979. 40 years. Not bad.

My question is: Do I even need this thing? Can I just install a 3/8" brass tee and draw from both tanks? Do they even make these anymore?

 

[mash on it]

I assume it's the original from 1979. 40 years. Not bad.

My question is: Do I even need this thing? Can I just install a 3/8" brass tee and draw from both tanks? Do they even make these anymore?

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Get on for a 75ish Chevy or Ford one ton dually.

Amazon might have one.

They do

https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Mot...069&s=gateway&sprefix=marine+fuel+sele&sr=8-4

Dan'l

 

[Daycruzin]

Get on for a 75ish Chevy or Ford one ton dually.

Amazon might have one.

They do

https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Mot...069&s=gateway&sprefix=marine+fuel+sele&sr=8-4

Dan'l

Thanks. I came across that one, but it appears to be 5/16". I did find one with 3/8", but it's like $85. Think I'll run without it for now. Wasn't sure if I was able to or not.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

Seems a lot run the large stainless ball valve type.

 

[oldschool]

Seems a lot run the large stainless ball valve type. View attachment 768603

This is good for a manual option, can run individual or both tanks.

 

[Daycruzin]

This is good for a manual option, can run individual or both tanks.

I like the option of manually running either or both...and within arms reach. The only other manual valves I could find were rough brass type designed to be mounted out of sight like under the transom--which would be a pain in the ass to do.

 

[oldschool]

I like the option of manually running either or both...and within arms reach. The only other manual valves I could find were rough brass type designed to be mounted out of sight like under the transom--which would be a pain in the ass to do.

I have the pictures valve for the tanks and a plain Jane brass valve for the return lines.