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Old May 18, 2021 | 10:41 AM
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I recently got a 74 f100 ranger xlt with a factory 460 from a friend of mine this is the first Ford I have ever owned I have a few questions I was hoping you guys could help me with

Whats is this switch for
 
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That switch is for changing from 1 fuel tank to the other.


 
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Gas tank valve. turn that and flip the switch for the gauge to change tanks.
 
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