fuel valve placement?

JD1973 · Jul 9, 2026

Hey All,
I have 73K10. came with a single tank, I know have dual tanks, and am putting on a electric valve, since my truck didn't come with one I'm wondering where the stock placement for this valve is, can one of you show me a picture of it mounted?

Radiohead · Jul 9, 2026

Its down on the passenger side frame rail, in the vicinity of the crossmember right behind the cab. Gotta go get the pic, stand by

On edit - I found some screen shots I took of the work of others here on the site when I was doing my tank drop and replumb job. Their stuff was way easier to see, giving me the notion of how stuff was supposed to go. Next frame, please.

Radiohead · Jul 9, 2026

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Way better view that I can get looking up into the dark on my rig with its cab and bed in place. I will go get a shot or two of mine if you think it will help you.

JD1973 · Jul 10, 2026

Thank you

Grit dog · Jul 11, 2026

My 77 has aftermarket dual tank and aftermarket 1 wire valve. It’s located in the center of a crossmember near the front of the tanks.
If you’re going OE valve, they’re kind of oddly mounted as shown above. 3 bolts iirc, once of which is hard to get to and may need the heat shield depending on how close your exhaust is.
I’d look for a junk setup and take pics and as many parts as you can or it’ll be a bit of a puzzle. IMO.
If your 73 is a simple carb setup with no return/vent line, I’d seriously consider just using an off the shelf 1 wire valve and switch unless you’re going for full OE restoration.

fuel valve placement?

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