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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 03:50 PM
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I have an 87' F150 with dual tanks. The front tank works just fine. When i switch it to rear tank, it shows way past full. I know theres gas in there cause i tried to fill it one day. The other day, i ran on my rear tank all day and when i switched to my front tank, i noticed i was near empty. Anyone know what my problem is?



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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 10:30 PM
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Sounds like the switching valve isn't shifting and even though the gauge is reading the rear tank, it is still pumping gas from the front tank.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 12:46 AM
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My rear tanks reads empty all the time due to faulty sending unit (integrated into the internal fuel pump).
 
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