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Subject: Fuel tank Author: Brian Gehl [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 05/ 1/ 03, 6:56am I am a new owner of a 1979 FC-35. I was wondering if anyone could tell me why there is a second fuel tank in the middle of the coach? The tank is full and never seems to be used? there is a pump switch in the compartment with the tank and it seems to pump when I turn it on and I think it pumps to the main tank but I can't be sure. Any help would be appreciated. Brian [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: Fuel tank Author: Steve Anderson [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 05/ 3/ 03, 8:10am Brian, I have a 79 FC 35 also. I do not have a second seperate fuel tank and have never heard of one on a 35 FC. Some (many) 33' and 31' rigs had gasoline fueled generators, which of courses required a seperate gasoline tank. It is reasonable I suppose that the original owner requested a gas powered generator then the generator was later replaced with a diesel? You didn't say I am just assuming you have a diesel generator. It is also reasonable also to suppose that someone has added a seperate diesel tank for the generator only. If that is the case, it sounds as if it is kept full all the time with the electric fuel pump. The purpose of the second tank may be a scheme to keep from emptying the main fuel tank with the generator. That would be somewhat bogus as reason for the seperate tank, as the generator fuel pick-up in the main fuel tank generally will not allow you to pull fuel below 1/4 full. Steve Anderson 79 FC 35 Poulsbo Wa. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Fuel tank Author: Brian Gehl [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 05/ 5/ 03, 8:07am Thank you for the information. I have figured out it is a reserve tank that is pumped into the main tank. Thanks again. There is so much to learn, it is good to have a place to ask questions. Brian [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Re: Fuel tank Author: Bruce Morris [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 05/ 12/ 03, 10:20pm Brian, I have a second fuel tank on my 1983 FC35RB. It carries an extra 50 (or so) gallons of diesel. I learned that a previous owner had it installed to stretch his range so he could get through NY state and make it to the SE with one fillup at home. Sounds like a previous owner did the same things with yours. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]