Tank Selector
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From: New Jersey - SOUTHERN
Tank Selector
Hey Folks,
I have two tanks on my diesel and only the rear works. I think either the switch is bad or the selector is bad. Can someone give me a quick rundown as to how the selector works and where its actually located? Im not an idiot (i do a lot of electrical and mechanical work) i just don't know much about the circuirty of this particular truck.
Thanks,
Al Conforti
On a side note, im looking at buying a 1996 F250 (powerstroke). Is there anything I should pay particular attention to on this year/model? Anything I should stay away from? Is it a good idea/bad idea???
I have two tanks on my diesel and only the rear works. I think either the switch is bad or the selector is bad. Can someone give me a quick rundown as to how the selector works and where its actually located? Im not an idiot (i do a lot of electrical and mechanical work) i just don't know much about the circuirty of this particular truck.
Thanks,
Al Conforti
On a side note, im looking at buying a 1996 F250 (powerstroke). Is there anything I should pay particular attention to on this year/model? Anything I should stay away from? Is it a good idea/bad idea???
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From: Byron New York
Your selector valve is on the drivers side on the inside of the frame rail right about where the cab ends. It has 4 lines running into it and 2 running out. Should have a sea of wires plugged into it if I remember 3 of them run the valve and 2 wires are for fuel level rear and 2 are for fuel level front. Check power when switch is flipped etc. Let us know how you make out.
The 96 powerstroke is 1st generation PSD and pretty decent running rig. The quirks on those were Glow Plug relays were updated 3 or 4 times because of early burnout failures. The cam sensor was also a problem child if that fails truck will start and run a little and then quit. 1 injector new costs almost what 8 will for your IDI. I owned a 96, 2001, 2004 powerstrokes. The most reliable was the 96 but I saw the light and went back to old faithful IDI. Been happy ever since.
The 96 powerstroke is 1st generation PSD and pretty decent running rig. The quirks on those were Glow Plug relays were updated 3 or 4 times because of early burnout failures. The cam sensor was also a problem child if that fails truck will start and run a little and then quit. 1 injector new costs almost what 8 will for your IDI. I owned a 96, 2001, 2004 powerstrokes. The most reliable was the 96 but I saw the light and went back to old faithful IDI. Been happy ever since.
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also a quick way to see if sel vale is working is to turn key on without radio then flip the tank switch you sould hear a clicking noise under the drivers seat leave door open this helps hear the clicking
good luck
good luck
