Fuel selector valve
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Fuel selector valve
I posted this in the fuel forum several months back but never came up with anything so I thought I'd try here:
I'm looking for a new fuel selector valve. The current valve works fine but I need to be able to run a larger line for adequate flow. Does anyone know of ANY brand or model fuel tank selector valves that have a 1/2"-5/8" inlet and outlets? 3/8" is the largest I've found. I was wondering if some bigger trucks might have used an electric switched valve but in my searches I haven't come up with anything and Napa's site isn't much help (nor are their parts counter guys). Thanks!
I'm looking for a new fuel selector valve. The current valve works fine but I need to be able to run a larger line for adequate flow. Does anyone know of ANY brand or model fuel tank selector valves that have a 1/2"-5/8" inlet and outlets? 3/8" is the largest I've found. I was wondering if some bigger trucks might have used an electric switched valve but in my searches I haven't come up with anything and Napa's site isn't much help (nor are their parts counter guys). Thanks!
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What about contacting Peterbilt or any of the other big rig firm's parts department.
I see those rigs have fuel tanks on each side of the tractor.
There must be a fuel selector valve on them.
Just a thought.
I see those rigs have fuel tanks on each side of the tractor.
There must be a fuel selector valve on them.
Just a thought.
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I'm trying to keep it an electric valve as I have to have a selector valve for my return line to the tanks too, so when I switch tanks the return switches to that tank as well instead of over flowing 1 tank. I was hoping to be able to set this up so I can run regular in one tank and premium in the other so when I use nitrous or want to run my timing more advanced I can just flip a switch but for regular driving I can use the "cheap" stuff. Thanks for the links Dennis, I'm still checking the Coax site.
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ivanribic, Come on. You don't know Parker catalog?
("pisssst. Hey CowboyBilly9Mile, what's a Parker catalog?)"
Yea, I'm kinda curious too.
("pisssst. Hey CowboyBilly9Mile, what's a Parker catalog?)"
Yea, I'm kinda curious too.
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I have heard that Pollak and Doering are both pretty good with these type of things (Never used them personally though)
http://www2.catalognavigator.com/pol...elector-valves
http://www.doering.com/products.html
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I still can't find one that's electric. Most everything that uses that size of line has both tanks linked, so no switching valve. Have you looked into air-operated? Mcmaster-Carr has both 1/2" and 5/8" air actuated three way valves, a little pricey, though.