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Fuel Tank Selector?

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by Johnsf, Mar 11, 2013.

  1. Mar 11, 2013 #1
    Johnsf

    Johnsf Bobtail Member

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    Hello,

    1999 Freightliner FL70 box truck with 3126B Cat engine. Has two 30 gal fuel tanks. Only one tank has a fuel sender for a single gauge in dash. Tank selector looks like just two brass tees. No mechanical or electrical valves. Each tee has one line to each tank and one to the engine. I assume one tee assembly is for fuel feed and the other is for fuel return. How is this system supose to work?

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    Johnsf, Mar 11, 2013
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  3. Mar 11, 2013 #2
    GrapeApe

    GrapeApe Road Train Member

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    There is no selector, that is a dual draw system. It siphons from both tanks and returns to both tanks. The suction line should have a regular tee fitting. The return line should have a splitter valve, which is also a tee fitting, but has reed valves in it. It's aluminum and looks similar to a tee, but has 4 screws holding a cover on it.

    Here is some info on the dual draw system:
    http://www.gtdev.com/products/trouble_returnsplit.pdf
     
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    Johnsf and scottied67 Thank this.
  4. Mar 11, 2013 #3
    Johnsf

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    Thanks GrapeApe, all is clear to me now.
     
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