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Old 08-02-2022, 01:04 PM
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Did not read all replies, but did anyone mention that selector switch and mess up and start putting some fuel into the other tank? Mine did and went to the point it was over filling itself.

This could also explain less than adequate economy numbers or of course if the axle ratio versus speedo is incorrect.
 
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Originally Posted by z31freakify
I don't know how old your diesel is, but you could probably mix it with new fuel to "lessen" the impact of old fuel messing something up.
It was diesel from my white tank at my ranch and I dont know the exact time it was filled. I am proprobly going to end up draining it because it may have had red diesel in it fairly recently and I dont want a ticket for some bs. Thank you for the suggestion.
 
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Originally Posted by Hit Man X
Did not read all replies, but did anyone mention that selector switch and mess up and start putting some fuel into the other tank? Mine did and went to the point it was over filling itself.

This could also explain less than adequate economy numbers or of course if the axle ratio versus speedo is incorrect.
I will look into it. Thank you for the suggestion.
 
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Originally Posted by Marfarama
silly question, but are you sure you filled up the correct tank? are you sure it was actually full when you started the 30 mile trip? fill up the tanks, drive a couple hundred miles (after an oil change) and check your mileage. i bet it is way better than 7.9. have fun! great starter truck
Im almost 100% sure I filled both tanks completly right before we started heading home. Thank you for the suggestion.
 
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Originally Posted by knottyrope
that guage isnt the best, fill it up, go for a long ride and then fill up again and do the math

Front Brakes can be fun. mine were dragging from sitting
I will look into the breaks and do the calculations again, after I finish my deep deep clean. Thank You for the advice.
 
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Originally Posted by tjc transport
as the guys said, you can't go by the gauge. they are not very accurate. fill the tank, drive it for a bit, then refill it.
divide miles driven by fuel used for miles per gallon.
Thank you for commenting. I will look into it.
 
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Originally Posted by Hit Man X
Did not read all replies, but did anyone mention that selector switch and mess up and start putting some fuel into the other tank? Mine did and went to the point it was over filling itself.

This could also explain less than adequate economy numbers or of course if the axle ratio versus speedo is incorrect.
this is cause by a bad diverter valve in the intank gas pump on gas engine trucks.
i never heard of it happening on diesel trucks.
 
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Originally Posted by tjc transport
this is cause by a bad diverter valve in the intank gas pump on gas engine trucks.
i never heard of it happening on diesel trucks.


Mine did, took side tank and pumped into rear. I think it is in my build thread. Selector valve? Whatever it is called on the frame.

Yep, common on gassers too. I think the dual pump trucks are more prone.
 
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Originally Posted by tjc transport
this is cause by a bad diverter valve in the intank gas pump on gas engine trucks.
i never heard of it happening on diesel trucks.
seen a few posts on the broken shower head parts getting the valve spool to not moving all the way
 
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