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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 06:28 AM
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Fuel Tank Switch

I have a 1997 F250 with the 7.3 turbo diesel. It has dual tanks on it. For some reason I can no longer switch to the rear tank. I can flip the switch on the dash but it doesn't do anything . The gauge indicates for the front tank and the engine continues to draw from the front tank. Any one had a similar issue and if so, how did you fix it?

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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 07:00 AM
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Have someone switch it for you while under the truck.i think u will be able to hear it click.if it does not,i would moderately tap with the back of a screw driver and see if it will brake loose.after that you will have to get the wiring diagram and go from there.how long has it been since you switched tanks?
 
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 08:41 AM
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I usually drain one tank then switch to the other so I don't get a build up of old fuel in one tank. One day it was working and the next day it wasn't.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 08:55 AM
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Check your in cab fuses, there is one that is in the fuel switch circut.
 
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