Quick dual tank question...
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Quick dual tank question...
Hey guys, this may sound stupid but I'm new to this whole dual tank business... Right now it's switched to "Main", and I need to put some gas in it. The problem is, I don't know if the front or rear tank is the main. The rear tank looks bigger, so I'm guessing that's the main tank, but I just want to double check with someone. Thanks
Edit: Maybe the front is the main tank? That actually makes sense if that is true.
Edit: Maybe the front is the main tank? That actually makes sense if that is true.
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D'oh! I guess I'm gonna find out if the aux tank is working properly lol. To be safe I did put a little bit in the rear tank. Should've waited for someone to respond but stupid me got impatient haha.
Edit: Oh yeah, and it's a 78 F250 SuperCab. It's got stock dual tanks with the switch by the A/C and heat controls.
Edit: Oh yeah, and it's a 78 F250 SuperCab. It's got stock dual tanks with the switch by the A/C and heat controls.
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Alright, thanks. Once I flip the switch to change tanks, is there any way to tell if it actually switched to the Aux tank? I mean is there like any type of motor I should listen for (not that I'd be able to hear it over the exhaust)?
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It's a simple solenoid activated valve, no motor. The most you would hear is a "click" or maybe "thump" not much more. I never heard mine cycle.
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The switch will always swap the gauge reading but I've had a couple of instances where the valve was bad and the tank didn't switch, so you were still on the empty tank.
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