i have a 86f250 diesel.--ok i finally wrestled this thing off.long story but it was a pita.remembered why i am not a mechanic.went to autozone and advance and they both had universal valves BUT niether will fit as all of the "prongs" are either up or down while mine has two pointed out(towards the rear of truck-horizonallly) its got the hard plastic lines and i dont think it can make/hold up well to that bend.also the electric fitting was different but i think they sold an adaptor.
so whats my options now?im headin over to ebay in a bit but wanted to check in here for ideas.

 

show a pic of what your working on.....

 

here is what i am talking about but not the specific ones....at i dont beleive so as i just started looking.
WELLS FSV1 Fuel Tank Selector Valve | eBay

 

does this look more like yours? or is it about the smae pic you sent? you should have quick dissconnect lines going to and fro on the valve also pictured is the quick dissconect tool...

 

look at rock auto

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/emai...end.php?ni=474

 

1986 FORD F-250 SUPER CAB 6.9L 420cid V8 DIESEL MFI (1) OHV : Fuel/Air : Fuel Tank Selector Valve Price
ACDELCO Part # U7000
{#12336290} Motor Driven; Will not work with Quick Disconnect lines
VALVE,F/TNK SEL 3 PORTS CAPPED OFF

$67.79
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AIRTEX / WELLS Part # 8F1311
{#12336290, FSV1} Requires Pigtail #1P1132 and Switch #1S4338 (NOT Included)
Universal 6 Port; May Require 1P1132 Connector and 1S4338 Switch for Installation.

$70.79
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ACDELCO Part # U7001
{#12336291} Adapter/Pigtail Included; Will not work with Quick Disconnect lines
VALVE,F/TNK SEL UNIVERSAL 6 PORT

$105.89
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AIRTEX / WELLS Part # 8F1312
{#12336291, FSV2}
Universal 6 Port Motor Driven; May Require 1P1132 Connector and 1S4338 Switch for Installation.

$115.79
Add to Cart

 

well i was trying to get the pics on here lol but all the valves im look at seem to be universal

 

ok finally i got this pic uploaded i had to copy my desktop lol

 

the first pic looks like what i sent i think.the others i am not sure.im gonna go to that site and see if i can enlarge the pics.i took a pic of mine but dunno if it turned out good.my camera just started taking blurry pics and presently ive got it under the truck plugging up a fuel line.-----------------mine has 2 up,2 down and 2 horizonally.the ones ive seen so far has 4 down and 2 up(or vice versa) and a little one as well.

 

oh and it also doest have the quick disconnect lines...or at least the ones that require the plastic rings shown in your pic.its the kind that has the "c clips"(my word) like a plastic steeple sort of. dunno correct name of that style.i need to know though.
can the ends be changed on the hard plastic lines?so i could come in at a different angle and use the 4 down type.

 

i got a decent pic of it but cant figure out how to post it here--------------------------------------edit-i put up 2 pics of it in my profile.only one album labeled fuel selector valva(yes i misspelled by accident--im new here so i dont know how bad the spelling ***** are here)


i cant seem to find one that looks like this,2 up 2 down and 2 out--all i see are 2 down and 4 up.

 

Pollack makes one most members use..........check NAPA

 

this should help you with everything to install a universal fuel tank selector valve.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...el-gauges.html

 

i just called napa they said they dont have one for a ford.only gm/chevy etc.

i went over the above link.
you said-----
------"also note,this valve,just uses standard hose connections.not the stock fuel connections.
all you need to do,is cut the end off the ends going into the FSV,and strip back the outer hose.you can now slide your rubber hose right on the stock fuel connector lines going into the tanks!just secure with standard hose clamps.its all low pressure,so no worries."
---------let me see if i got this right.i can use the universal selector(assume we are talking about the 2 up 4 down selector that seems to be the only one anybody makes) BUT I NEED TO CUT OFF THE ENDS OF MY STOCK CONNECTORS AND SLIP OVER THE HARD PLASTIC LINES A RUBBER HOSE? i just want to be sure people are in agreeance with that.

 

haha yeah.some people freak out about cutting those stock lines.i sure don't understand the concern.besides they are sold at auto stores to replace too.they're just cheap uni fuel lines.they're nothing special and don't help the truck run any better.
don't be afraid to make it work.

you can go to ford and buy the stock FSV so it bolts right in,and wire clips in without fuss,but you wont like the price.
a little work using the uni valve and its just like making 150+ an hr.