WTH is this for?

« **on:** June 03, 2014, 02:49:08 PM »

So i need this and my mechanical fuel pump? Never had a hull with 2 tanks...its coming from both and this T's off to a single i assume to the fuel pump?

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« **Reply #1 on:** June 03, 2014, 02:51:37 PM »

I believe it's so you can electrically select between the two tanks. It's usually recommended to not run from tanks at the same time.

« **Reply #2 on:** June 03, 2014, 03:00:55 PM »

Quote from: 74hondo on June 03, 2014, 02:51:37 PM

I believe it's so you can electrically select between the two tanks. It's usually recommended to not run from tanks at the same time.

Yes that's what it's for. I do recommend carrying a spare. They do go out, I've been left floating Down the river because I had no way to switch tanks.

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« **Reply #3 on:** June 03, 2014, 03:24:25 PM »

Oh dam no bueno ..cool thanks guys

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« **Reply #4 on:** June 03, 2014, 05:14:30 PM »

Quote from: 74hondo on June 03, 2014, 02:51:37 PM

It's usually recommended to not run from tanks at the same time.

Does anybody know why? I have a tee at my electric pump from both tanks.

« **Reply #5 on:** June 03, 2014, 05:15:11 PM »

make sure it's grounded properly...my dad bought a boat and his switching valve was grounded to the screw holding it down to the wood/fiberglass subfloor. Needless to say, that pissed me off....had to float 4 miles home.

.........and change your fuel lines....those don't look too good.

« **Reply #6 on:** June 03, 2014, 05:16:25 PM »

Quote from: TrollerDave on June 03, 2014, 05:14:30 PM

Does anybody know why? I have a tee at my electric pump from both tanks.

They never seem to draw down at the same rate for whatever reason...

« **Reply #7 on:** June 03, 2014, 05:17:38 PM »

For stuff like this, I prefer a manuel valve.
Its not the end of the world if you have to get out of your seat to switch tanks.
Not to mention its plastic.
The fittings are small.....
Just not for me .

-beerjet-

« **Reply #8 on:** June 03, 2014, 06:31:54 PM »

Oh yea definitely changing hoses

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« **Reply #9 on:** June 03, 2014, 06:33:01 PM »

its for cars, not boats. wheres the manual ball valve to turn off the tank in case you have a leak? not a fan of the electric valves.

« **Reply #10 on:** June 03, 2014, 06:35:12 PM »

Also thinking of a manual valve ...not a big fan of electrical anything lol

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« **Reply #11 on:** June 03, 2014, 06:38:34 PM »

Quote from: ka0tyk on June 03, 2014, 06:33:01 PM

its for cars, not boats. wheres the manual ball valve to turn off the tank in case you have a leak? not a fan of the electric valves.

it says for marine use only on it tho

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« **Reply #12 on:** June 03, 2014, 07:15:11 PM »

I used this on my Liberty. I mounted it coming up through the splash well. Probably not as easy to mount with a jet but it works great.

http://www.discountmarinesupplies.com/Groco_FV450X_4_Way_Fuel_Selector_Valve.html

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« **Reply #13 on:** June 03, 2014, 08:50:13 PM »

All the high dollar boats are electric everything. Ive seen them with a large box thingamajig that controls left and right fuel tank.What is it? And about $500 bucks!

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« **Reply #14 on:** June 03, 2014, 09:04:21 PM »

Quote from: el mojado on June 03, 2014, 08:50:13 PM

All the high dollar boats are electric everything. Ive seen them with a large box thingamajig that controls left and right fuel tank.What is it? And about $500 bucks!

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thats the superfuel valve. it automatically switches tanks when one side is low, and its high flow AND its fully USCG certified for marine use.

« **Reply #15 on:** June 03, 2014, 09:05:15 PM »

Interesting. Thanks for the insight.

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« **Reply #16 on:** June 03, 2014, 09:09:32 PM »

Quote from: el mojado on June 03, 2014, 09:05:15 PM

Interesting. Thanks for the insight.

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i dunno why its so dang expensive though...

« **Reply #17 on:** June 03, 2014, 09:40:36 PM »

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Fuel-Tank-Switch-Over-Valve-For-Dual-Tanks-12-Volt-EZ-To-Wire-/320869592267

I use one in my ultra...works great.

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« **Reply #18 on:** June 03, 2014, 10:54:03 PM »

electric fuel valve-
I can change tanks, and re-fire, before I come off plane...
Nearly 20 years old
1976 GM truck fuel valve
NOT USCG approved, I'll be at the river tomorrow....

Dan'l

« **Reply #19 on:** June 04, 2014, 06:32:02 AM »

Quote from: JOE COASTIE on June 03, 2014, 02:49:08 PM

So i need this and my mechanical fuel pump? Never had a hull with 2 tanks...its coming from both and this T's off to a single i assume to the fuel pump?

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I would replace that valve and all that cracked fuel hose before you have major problems

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« **Reply #20 on:** June 04, 2014, 07:28:04 AM »

So it looks like with a valve like the OP is showing, when switching tanks , there is constant voltage holding it open? Hmm. I think I will be switching over to manual as well.

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« **Reply #21 on:** June 04, 2014, 08:57:40 AM »

It's for screwing on your transom and hooking a wire and three hoses to

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« **Reply #22 on:** June 04, 2014, 10:06:29 AM »

Quote from: el mojado on June 04, 2014, 07:28:04 AM

So it looks like with a valve like the OP is showing, when switching tanks , there is constant voltage holding it open? Hmm. I think I will be switching over to manual as well.

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im curious, why are you concerned with the constant voltage holding it open? just wire the switches power to the ignition power, so when the boat is off, the switch turns off.

« **Reply #23 on:** June 04, 2014, 10:08:19 AM »

^ true

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« **Reply #24 on:** June 04, 2014, 01:25:32 PM »

They default to the top port so run the bottom port first in case it takes a dump that way you'll still have fuel to get back.

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