Electric fuel shut off valves

[BarryTurano]

I am at my wits end. I have two 59 gallon saddle tanks. I have been trying to get the tanks to draw evenly. I have added 3 additional feet of fuel line to the port tank. Because the stbd fuel line is 3 feet longer. Figuring that if I can make both runs the same that would help with the fuel wanting to travel the path of least resistance.

I have also tried limiting the opening of the port tank valve. but the adjustment is so small that it virtually shuts the tank off.

I remember on a boat that I had long ago with the same fuel tank set up that I had a switch on my dash (factory installed) that would activate a shut off valve for each tank.

I want to put in the same type of set up on this boat so I don't have to keep opening the motor box and closing and opening valves while underway. I could run x amount of gallons on my flo scan from one tank flip the switch and run the same amount from the other tank. Therefore virtually drawing the tanks down evenly. I realize some of you are saying "who gives a rats ass?" I happen to agree but when you are somewhat anal retentive like me or have ADD you know this will make you nuts.

My question is: where can I get these electric shut off valves?

Thank you for any help.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Get a manual valve, make life easy

 

[BarryTurano]

I already have a 2 valve tree. 1 valve for each tank feeding the line to the fuel water separator and fuel pump. Can't get the draw to balance. Actually found what I was looking for.
http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/p...uct_id=93/category_id=167/mode=prod/prd93.htm

 

[BarryTurano]

Also just found this one. May be better off. Totally mechanical no chance of electrical spark. I can mount it to the outboard side of the bulkhead that the valves are on in the motor box.
https://www.carolinaboatoutfitters.com/catalog/fuel-tank-selector-valve-design-100fsv-p-81152.html

 

[Bondo]

I already have a 2 valve tree. 1 valve for each tank feeding the line to the fuel water separator and fuel pump. Can't get the draw to balance. Actually found what I was looking for.
http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/p...uct_id=93/category_id=167/mode=prod/prd93.htm

Ayuh,..... This one is exactly the same one as Ford has been puttin' on dual tank pickups since atleast 1979,.....

 

[BarryTurano]

Now I am up in the air. The tank switch over is open when energized. If I should lose power the valve will shut down my fuel supply. Maybe the mechanical all though a little less convienent could be a better choice. Any opinions. It would be a much easier install. Just drill a hole on the outside of the bulkhead where my valves are. Connect the 3 hoses and done. As I said a little less convienent than a dash board switch. Opinions please.

 

[Bt Doctur]

You could plump the feed into the factory main tank. As the main tank draws fuel it will suck from the saddle tanks..but doubtful it would be able to pull fuel thru a anti-syphon valve.
Manual valves are just so much easier

 

[BarryTurano]

Can't do a main tank because of space limitations. I'm probably going to get the mechanical valve. Simple is better.