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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 01:01 PM
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Fuel draining not leaking

I recently installed and brand new rear fuel tank and a replacement used side tank under my 79' F350 Ranger. I caused some problems along the way, but they are being managed.

What i am unable to understand/ figure out is If i fill the rear tank it drains into the front not a terrible thing seeing as i get all the fuel without having to flip the selector switch while heading down the road. Where I am at is i'd like to fix this "problem" so when it comes to finalization on the restoration all is as new and proper.

All info and direction is much appreciated ahead of time.

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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 01:21 PM
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Something is faulty with your selector mechanism. It likely isn't being drained rather is actually being pumped from one tank to the other. This is a problem if the tank you are slowly filling up is already full, you'll run it over.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 01:43 PM
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Well the tank it is running into is the tank i am pumping fuel from, so i shouldn't come to the problem of overflow and thankfully haven't yet.
 
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