fuel tank switch valve / fuel tank - Diesel Forum

skibrain · 11-03-2009, 11:04 PM

I am in need of a new front fuel tank for my '97 Stroke. ford wants almost $500 bucks, no junk yard in my area has one, and welding a piece of steel to cover the hole doesn't sound real safe. Any ideas? I've checked Ebay and found nothing. I also need a fuel tank switching valve. Fuel is running from my rear tank into the front tank and then leaking out the hole. WOW!! Ford wants $185.20 for a new one and yes, it's a dealer only piece. I've checked with NAPA, Checkers, and even Ford said it's a dealer only piece. Any ideas or suggestions? Guess I could just bite the bullet and buy everything new, but that's a bunch of money I really don't have. Thanks.

speeddemon31176 · 11-04-2009, 01:14 AM

You are gonna have to bite the bullet on the switching valve. It will most likely be a one time investment considering the one on your truck now is most likely the original. You can get a new front tank from Autozone, Advance Auto, NAPA, O'Riellys, etc. Way cheaper than ford. Make sure the new tank is steel or plastic as the galvanized units have a reaction to diesel fuel for some reason.

nashvillebill · 11-04-2009, 08:05 AM

I bet Rockauto has the tank...maybe lmc truck too.

I think its a F6C. The ones made by Spectra will be good, they are ni-terne steel which is NOT the same as galvanized.

nashvillebill · 11-04-2009, 08:09 AM

Yep, Rockauto has the tank, it is the F6C.

AND they show that they have the switching valve for around $85 I believe.