Dual tank problem
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Dual tank problem
I have a 1989 Ford F150 with dual tanks. The problem I'm having is that when I switch to the rear tank it stays full & emptys the front tank. When the front tank is empty the truck won't run. Visually the fuel gauge changes so the switch seems to work. I replaced the rear tank fuel pump with no change. Any suggestions.
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the solenoid is on the driverside framerail. it's a 6 port solenoid/valve assy on my 89 f150 efi.the haynes manual covers it in chapter 4 page 11. no pics of it though. Mine's also a pressure activated solenoid/valve, so I'm pretty much going to have to go to ford for the part when it gives up.
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89 F150 5.0 EFI 4X4
hope this helps
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89 F150 5.0 EFI 4X4
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My truck has a 6 port fuel supply reservoir that is not activated by a solenoid, its some type of presure operated device. Federic said a solenoid on the fuel rail which would be an electrical operated device up close to the injectors or presure regulator. 
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There is no solenoid. Only the 6 port fuel supply reservoir like tuntloan said.
Here is a drawing of it.
Here is a drawing of it.
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I have an 89 f150 4.9 that has the same problem thanks for the help, I was wondering if this canister could also cause problems when running after my truck hits running temp it starts acting like it is starving for gas. Any thoughts Thanks Boatbum
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Just replace the fuel tank selector valve as pictured above. Your problem is that it has failed and is allowing crossfeed. The valve is NOT electro-mechanical, but rather pressure ONLY activated. I just had the EXACT same problem on my 89 f150 w/dual tanks. Hope this helps
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Is this the mixing bowl with the 6 lines in it on the d.s. on the rail ?? I think I can get one from ford . Or is there some where it could be ordered ? and can it work OK cold but fail when the truck worms up ? Thanks 4 the Help boatbum
