Thanks, I was just about to ask about this.
I've been looking for some type of electric or manual switch to change tank to tank from inside the cab. Anyone ever find anything?
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Thanks, I was just about to ask about this.
I've been looking for some type of electric or manual switch to change tank to tank from inside the cab. Anyone ever find anything?
Back by the tanks put a t in run a fitting to each tank, Leave both tanks in the on position. On each of the lines add an electric fuel lockoff, Run the lockoff wires to the cab. If you use the low fuel light you can just put the two toggle switches next to them, light goes on means one switch on the other goes off. That also means tho when the light comes on twice you have about a gallon in each tank or so. Still tho keep the lockoff up front by the motor tho, just for extra safety.
I don't have a build unfortunately, probably should some day. This truck is 5+ years in the making. I've got a lot of pictures in my media gallery. I'll attach a couple. The kit I have is the "high performance kit" from Got Propane its the dual carbs(mixers) with the adaptor like you have with one 850 base plate. Everything was new good quality. Cary was really good to deal with. The kit actually has everything that you see on his website. (you have to dig a little to find the picture on the site) The kit actually comes with more fuel line fittings than what you'd need, 90s,45s and straights. I made an air cleaner base and just used a standard 14" air cleaner also.
blazooki, awesome build. I need to come on here more often. I miss all these good builds.
Broflow.....Should patch together some pics and do a thread... Nice job on the firewall mount, alot cleaner than mine. Also the air filter base looks real good, i paid 30.00 for mine. It doesn't have that nice lip for the filter on the bottom tho. (What i did to get this tuned in nice was buy a wideband afr gauge kit, comes with an 02 sensor and gauge. You can dial it in pretty good then, i have my idle richened up some so it starts easier. Then also under load you can make sure the fuel ratio is where it needs to be.)
I haven't updated my 83 in years, really haven't driven it either. I start it once a month to make sure it starts and moves. My 03 straight axle tho has taken up all my extra time, the 83 is coming soon tho...real soon. Honestly i was really thinking of removing the 358 and doing an ls turbo motor but dunno...i like to be different and the dual carb propane gets peoples attention..lol
Broflow.....Should patch together some pics and do a thread... Nice job on the firewall mount, alot cleaner than mine. Also the air filter base looks real good, i paid 30.00 for mine. It doesn't have that nice lip for the filter on the bottom tho. (What i did to get this tuned in nice was buy a wideband afr gauge kit, comes with an 02 sensor and gauge. You can dial it in pretty good then, i have my idle richened up some so it starts easier. Then also under load you can make sure the fuel ratio is where it needs to be.)
I haven't updated my 83 in years, really haven't driven it either. I start it once a month to make sure it starts and moves. My 03 straight axle tho has taken up all my extra time, the 83 is coming soon tho...real soon. Honestly i was really thinking of removing the 358 and doing an ls turbo motor but dunno...i like to be different and the dual carb propane gets peoples attention..lol
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