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Electronic fuel 3-way valves

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MolsonB

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Ontario, Canada
Hi, I'm looking to simplify my fueling system during my design phase. I'll have an auto engine with 4 fuel tanks in wings (supply and return lines for each tank).
Trying to fit 8 hoses (4 tanks x supply and return) to a manual fuel selector isn't out there. The closest thing would be Groco FV65038 6 Port Fuel Valve and I would need a few of them.

I'm looking at electronic controlled 3/6-way valves to do the work. The best aftermarket I've seen so far are for biodisel applications, like the Greasecar SV98 6 port Greasecar SV98 6 Port | Greasecar Vegetable Fuel Systems Small and compact and allows to install AN fittings on the stainless steal body. Viton (fluorocarbon) o-rings are good for fuel with ethanol (car gas).

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The best OEM I've come across is Pollak 42-149. It came out of trucks to switch between dual fuel tanks. It's 75% cheaper and a lot smaller with latching switches that only draws current for a fraction of a second to transfer. The only downside is, it's plastic and only connects to fuel hose (with worm screw clamps). It also might connect to nylon hose.
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-Matt
 
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