Fuel tank selector
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Fuel tank selector
Hello to all. This is my first time on this forum. After scanning many of the postings I can say it is much superior to the one I used for my previous truck. I just purchased a 1993 F150 and need a fuel tank selector switch...the one in the dash. Is this a dealer item or is it available from local parts stores? Thanks.
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well i had to change the one on the frame rail, what i would do is try to put a test light on the switch on the dash just to make sure you dont need the one under the truck cause like i said i just did it and it was $65 from ford only
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The Haynes isn't good for much but the schematics are OK. They would help you figure out how to test the switch and it's about $15. I would write how but I don't remember. I know the pump power AND the gauge signal both go through it. What is the truck doing? It may be a bad pump, a lot more likely.
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I have a fuel selector switch out of the dash of a '94 that you can have if you'll pay for shipping. It came out of an instrument cluster bezel I got from a salvage yard. My truck only has one tank, so I didn't use the switch.
If you are interested, email me and let me know and I'll see if there is a way to test the switch before you spend any money on shipping it so we know it works.
If you are interested, email me and let me know and I'll see if there is a way to test the switch before you spend any money on shipping it so we know it works.
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Have a question re: fuel selector
Have a 1989 F150, duel tanks, 4.9 litre.
Fuel selector is leaking (at frame rail). Common repair? Or how do you get a replacement. Number on unit is rubbed off.
Does anyone have the part # and a suggestion as to where to get the part? Live outside the US (Caribbean -- impossible here to get parts - and no Ford dealer here). Will have to have phone # or better yet website to order. Thanks for any help you can give me.
Fuel selector is leaking (at frame rail). Common repair? Or how do you get a replacement. Number on unit is rubbed off.
Does anyone have the part # and a suggestion as to where to get the part? Live outside the US (Caribbean -- impossible here to get parts - and no Ford dealer here). Will have to have phone # or better yet website to order. Thanks for any help you can give me.
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From: Friendswood, Texas
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pberger
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"Does anyone have the part # and a suggestion as to where to get the part? Live outside the US (Caribbean -- impossible here to get parts - and no Ford dealer here). Will have to have phone # or better yet website to order. Thanks for any help you can give me.
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Try Russell & Smith Ford in Houston, TX. They have a huge parts supply. Many of the other dealrs here use them as a local parts warehouse. If they do not have what you need I am certain they cn get it for you. You can order online. Try this link. If it does not work, go to Yahoo and type in Russell & Smith Ford.
http://www.rsfordparts.com/index.cfm...TOKEN=78042409
Where are yiou in the Carribean?
Good Luck.
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"Does anyone have the part # and a suggestion as to where to get the part? Live outside the US (Caribbean -- impossible here to get parts - and no Ford dealer here). Will have to have phone # or better yet website to order. Thanks for any help you can give me.
************************************************** *******
Try Russell & Smith Ford in Houston, TX. They have a huge parts supply. Many of the other dealrs here use them as a local parts warehouse. If they do not have what you need I am certain they cn get it for you. You can order online. Try this link. If it does not work, go to Yahoo and type in Russell & Smith Ford.
http://www.rsfordparts.com/index.cfm...TOKEN=78042409
Where are yiou in the Carribean?
Good Luck.
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Originally Posted by pberger
Have a 1989 F150, duel tanks, 4.9 litre.
Fuel selector is leaking (at frame rail). Common repair? Or how do you get a replacement. Number on unit is rubbed off.
Does anyone have the part # and a suggestion as to where to get the part? Live outside the US (Caribbean -- impossible here to get parts - and no Ford dealer here). Will have to have phone # or better yet website to order. Thanks for any help you can give me.
Fuel selector is leaking (at frame rail). Common repair? Or how do you get a replacement. Number on unit is rubbed off.
Does anyone have the part # and a suggestion as to where to get the part? Live outside the US (Caribbean -- impossible here to get parts - and no Ford dealer here). Will have to have phone # or better yet website to order. Thanks for any help you can give me.
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Thanks for the info. Was under the truck today - looks like it is leaking where the cup meets the selector body.
Took the unit off - can figure out the part # by the info you gave us. We can read F1U_9B263 and what looks like AA at the end (instead of B). Looked on the 2 sites provided by you guys - AA does not work, but the B comes up. So that is a huge start.
Got the phone #'s of the 2 Ford sites, will give them a call tomorrow and see if they can help us out.
Being without transportation is getting old.
Live on St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands.
Thanks again for all of your help. What a great site this is for valuable info and appreciate the quick response.
Took the unit off - can figure out the part # by the info you gave us. We can read F1U_9B263 and what looks like AA at the end (instead of B). Looked on the 2 sites provided by you guys - AA does not work, but the B comes up. So that is a huge start.
Got the phone #'s of the 2 Ford sites, will give them a call tomorrow and see if they can help us out.
Being without transportation is getting old.
Live on St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands.
Thanks again for all of your help. What a great site this is for valuable info and appreciate the quick response.
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on my truck the fuel selector has a filter in it . the cup screws on the the valve body there is a rubber o ring in there that could be your problem unscrew it and see if your o ring is broke few bucks to replace the o ring you may want to do the filter in the valve body also good luck
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[QUOTE=pberger]Took the unit off - can figure out the part # by the info you gave us. We can read F1U_9B263 and what looks like AA at the end (instead of B). Looked on the 2 sites provided by you guys - AA does not work, but the B comes up. So that is a huge start.
Mine had a different number/letter combo too. I asked the ford parts dealer about it and he said that is a number/letter combo of who made it at that time, so i take as they may have many number/letter combos depending on how many places where making it, all the same to ford though.
Mine had a different number/letter combo too. I asked the ford parts dealer about it and he said that is a number/letter combo of who made it at that time, so i take as they may have many number/letter combos depending on how many places where making it, all the same to ford though.
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From: va
selector valve
I think your o ring is bad. People here have opened there selector valve and put it back together with no problems with leaking. 1987 to 89 have the same selector valve. i replaced mine on my 87 a few months ago, my fuel from the rear tank was going to the front tank. While you have the selector valve off see if there are 1/4" black o rings floating in the bottom (CUP). My part number ends in A also. Some of these were recalled on the 1989.
