Author Topic: Gas Tank Switch makes motor die.  (Read 2081 times)

Offline bd

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Re: Gas Tank Switch makes motor die.
« Reply #15 on: April 17, 2022, 10:56:49 PM »
When was the fuel filter last replaced?  Check the fuel pressure from both tanks.
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Re: Gas Tank Switch makes motor die.
« Reply #16 on: April 18, 2022, 10:34:00 AM »
Have you verified the right tank has sufficient fuel in it?
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Re: Gas Tank Switch makes motor die.
« Reply #17 on: April 18, 2022, 05:51:54 PM »
Thx bd, I bought it recently, don't have data on the filter status.

Confirmed I have gas in the RH tank.

I take it that these have internal pumps, I will get to within earshot of each and get back to you.
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Re: Gas Tank Switch makes motor die.
« Reply #18 on: April 18, 2022, 07:36:57 PM »
In addition to the other suggestions, drain a one-quart fuel sample from the right tank into a transparent container and let it sit overnight, if necessary, to see if it's clear or if there is any separation of the fluid into layers.  Make sure the liquid is actually gasoline and not water or diesel, etc.
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Re: Gas Tank Switch makes motor die.
« Reply #19 on: April 18, 2022, 08:59:22 PM »
bd,

as a clarifying note, I filled up both of these tanks at the same time when C-19 lock downs began, c. 3/2020. I will do the check as you recommend and post results.

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1957 Apache 3100 235 Inline 6, 3 on the tree
1973 C-20, 3+3 454 4BBL TH400  Water Injection
1978 K-10, 350 4BBL TH350 NP203 M.M. Part time Kit/Hubs
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Re: Gas Tank Switch makes motor die.
« Reply #20 on: April 21, 2022, 10:24:47 AM »
As a diagnostic process, bypass the valve. new hoses never hurts, unless done wrong.

Is the fuel gauge working right?

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Re: Gas Tank Switch makes motor die.
« Reply #21 on: April 21, 2022, 03:03:04 PM »
Yes, both fuel gauges work when I switch between tanks.

I think bd has this, notice it takes 2-3 seconds to die after the switch is thrown. Pry a bad fuel pump on the right side.

Got called out of town, so will be back on it this weekend
1957 Apache 3100 235 Inline 6, 3 on the tree
1973 C-20, 3+3 454 4BBL TH400  Water Injection
1978 K-10, 350 4BBL TH350 NP203 M.M. Part time Kit/Hubs
1980 C-10 under construction