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**69Tom** · 12-30-2021, 06:22 PM

So I'm rebuilding my dual tank fuel selector valves (aka Selectrol 6795) on my 74 C20. So far so good. Have them cleaned up, got rid of any rust, got new rubber O-rings for the selectors, and now I'm ready to re-assemble.

Question is here: lubrication for the selector arm shaft and then the contact on the metal plate to help the selector slide from side to side.

While it should now move much easier now that I have it cleaned up with new O-rings, I'd like to apply some lubricant, at least to the shaft arm. I'm thinking lithium grease should be fine, as I kind of doubt it's exposed to much fuel. And then I'm thinking there's not much I can do about the metal plate contact, other than polish it so it slides better, which I did.

Thoughts here?

**1774btcrew** · 01-05-2022, 02:02 PM

Definitely let me know how it works after your rebuild! I may have you locked me through your building one of mine

**69Tom** · 01-05-2022, 02:05 PM

At present, I can tell you be very careful with the valve plunger/stopper screws. They are very small and break easily. I broke mine over torqueing it. I had to locate a whole new unit just for that part. I have been told you can JB weld it, but I don't really like JB weld.

Other than that, seems to be going ok. I guess the next check will be to see if the gasket maker actually works. Not like you can find original gaskets for these things.

**69Tom** · 01-07-2022, 05:18 PM

So far, so good. Just need some more gasket material to make one gasket then I can button them up and reinstall.

**69Tom** · 01-13-2022, 07:32 PM

Turned out great. Smooth action. Bought correct fuel gasket material and made mine off the template in the pic above. Looking forward to getting it back on the truck and trying it out.

**1774btcrew** · 01-15-2022, 09:23 PM

that looks really nice! Good work!

**jasmcb** · 04-01-2022, 05:04 PM

Tom I sent you a private message. How did the rebuild turn out on your Selector Valve?

**69Tom** · 04-01-2022, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasmcb

Tom I sent you a private message. How did the rebuild turn out on your Selector Valve?

I've only used one tank so far as the truck is not yet back on the road, but that tank works great.

**hatzie** · 04-01-2022, 05:36 PM

I added a link to this thread in the dual tanks theory of operation thread under the 1973-75 manual valve section heading in post #1.

Nice work BTW.

LT7A · 04-05-2022, 12:18 PM

That's cool. Good work.

**69Tom** · 04-05-2022, 06:42 PM

For those who wanted "before" pics, I found a couple. Wasn't in horrible condition, wasn't in great condition.

Warrens69GMC · 04-05-2022, 06:45 PM

Wow, good job!

**69Tom** · 06-02-2022, 06:42 PM

I thought I should give a quick update here. I ended up pulling my selector valves and they were slightly leaking. I believe a bead of fuel resistant sealer is going to be required in addition (or instead of) the lid gasket. I will probably still use the gasket and add sealer. For the time being, with gas at well over $5/gal here, I'm just going to use the one tank. If gas ever goes down, I'll put it back up on the rack and reinstall it. For now, I'm tired of restoring stuff, so I'm just going to enjoy driving the truck 5 miles at a time. Stupid gas prices....

01-05-2022, 02:02 PM	#2
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,543	Re: rebuilding 74 fuel selectors valves Definitely let me know how it works after your rebuild! I may have you locked me through your building one of mine __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

01-05-2022, 02:05 PM	#3
69Tom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,333	Re: rebuilding 74 fuel selectors valves At present, I can tell you be very careful with the valve plunger/stopper screws. They are very small and break easily. I broke mine over torqueing it. I had to locate a whole new unit just for that part. I have been told you can JB weld it, but I don't really like JB weld. Other than that, seems to be going ok. I guess the next check will be to see if the gasket maker actually works. Not like you can find original gaskets for these things.

01-07-2022, 05:18 PM	#4
69Tom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,333	Re: rebuilding 74 fuel selectors valves So far, so good. Just need some more gasket material to make one gasket then I can button them up and reinstall. Attached Images

01-13-2022, 07:32 PM	#5
69Tom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,333	Re: rebuilding 74 fuel selectors valves Turned out great. Smooth action. Bought correct fuel gasket material and made mine off the template in the pic above. Looking forward to getting it back on the truck and trying it out. Attached Images

01-15-2022, 09:23 PM	#6
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,543	Re: rebuilding 74 fuel selectors valves that looks really nice! Good work! __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

12-30-2021, 06:22 PM	#1
69Tom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,333	rebuilding 74 fuel selectors valves So I'm rebuilding my dual tank fuel selector valves (aka Selectrol 6795) on my 74 C20. So far so good. Have them cleaned up, got rid of any rust, got new rubber O-rings for the selectors, and now I'm ready to re-assemble. Question is here: lubrication for the selector arm shaft and then the contact on the metal plate to help the selector slide from side to side. While it should now move much easier now that I have it cleaned up with new O-rings, I'd like to apply some lubricant, at least to the shaft arm. I'm thinking lithium grease should be fine, as I kind of doubt it's exposed to much fuel. And then I'm thinking there's not much I can do about the metal plate contact, other than polish it so it slides better, which I did. Thoughts here?

04-01-2022, 05:04 PM	#7
jasmcb New Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: oakley ca Posts: 1	Re: rebuilding 74 fuel selectors valves Tom I sent you a private message. How did the rebuild turn out on your Selector Valve?

04-01-2022, 05:36 PM	#9
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,912	Re: rebuilding 74 fuel selectors valves I added a link to this thread in the dual tanks theory of operation thread under the 1973-75 manual valve section heading in post #1. Nice work BTW. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

04-05-2022, 12:18 PM	#10
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,498	Re: rebuilding 74 fuel selectors valves That's cool. Good work.

04-05-2022, 06:42 PM	#11
69Tom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,333	Re: rebuilding 74 fuel selectors valves For those who wanted "before" pics, I found a couple. Wasn't in horrible condition, wasn't in great condition. Attached Images

04-05-2022, 06:45 PM	#12
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,613	Re: rebuilding 74 fuel selectors valves Wow, good job!

06-02-2022, 06:42 PM	#13
69Tom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,333	Re: rebuilding 74 fuel selectors valves I thought I should give a quick update here. I ended up pulling my selector valves and they were slightly leaking. I believe a bead of fuel resistant sealer is going to be required in addition (or instead of) the lid gasket. I will probably still use the gasket and add sealer. For the time being, with gas at well over $5/gal here, I'm just going to use the one tank. If gas ever goes down, I'll put it back up on the rack and reinstall it. For now, I'm tired of restoring stuff, so I'm just going to enjoy driving the truck 5 miles at a time. Stupid gas prices....



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