Bonanza 33
Flight Crew Flight Instructor; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 55; Flight Crew Total 20000; Flight Crew Type 210
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Inflight Event / Encounter Fuel Issue
Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem
Aircraft
In cruise flight at 2;500 feet MSL; when alternating fuel tank supply; the fuel tank selector lever stuck in OFF. Engine failed due to fuel starvation and the aircraft began descent with the emergency landing planned for [a suitable airport].At about 700 feet MSL the selector was positioned to a fuel tank and the engine restarted. I proceeded to destination about 30nm north for maintenance. I had an A&P technician examine the fuel selector; clear any debris and lubricate the mechanism.
BE33 pilot reported the engine quit when the fuel tank selector lever stuck in the OFF position.  The engine was successfully restarted when the selector was able to be moved to a proper position at about 700 feet altitude.