76 stepside fuel tank filler
 

Ive been going crazy trying to find a replacement fuel tank filler hose that goes from filler neck to tank. Called every parts store, searched online and no luck. Is this one hose actually going to be a dealer only item? Not sure if the dealer can even get it. Any insight on this would be great!!

Re: 76 stepside fuel tank filler
 

From what I remember (on here), guys have been using fuel resistant hose from various sources because GM no longer offers them.

Hopefully someone will jump in and post an answer.

Re: 76 stepside fuel tank filler
 

I found this on Oreilly Auto Parts site:

Re: 76 stepside fuel tank filler
 

Well ive checked there too. Those are not exactly the ones im looking for. Those are straight, but can bend. The original hose has 2 sharp bends in it in opposite directions to get to the filler neck. Not sure if those would make it. Looks like you have a stepside also. Would that hose work on yours? This might be an option but im trying to find an OEM hose that will fit perfect before i try and rig something.

Re: 76 stepside fuel tank filler
 

I've been meaning to change mine out, so I'll order one and see how it goes. I'll keep you posted.

Re: 76 stepside fuel tank filler
 

I bought some fuel resistant hose similar to what HumbleChevyBuddy posted, it was ribbed on the out side and smooth on the inside. It was like $25 for 4 feet of it. I used about 2 feet of it on my stepside and it worked like a charm.

I never found a company that made the OEM hose for the stepsides so i used to stuff from the parts store.

Re: 76 stepside fuel tank filler
 

What size did you end up using for this? 2", 2 1/4", or 2 1/2"?

Re: 76 stepside fuel tank filler
 

The stuff I used was 1 1/2". The PO had replaced the OEM hose w/a piece of radiator hose, which didn't work very well at all. The new hose was a perfect fit on the filler neck and on the gas tank.

Re: 76 stepside fuel tank filler
 

Thanks, i appreciate all the help. I called up Kragen Auto Parts and they had 1 1/2'' gates fuel hose in stock, which is the same diameter as the original hose. $12.00 per ft. So im gonna be heading down there right now to pick some up and see how it goes.

Re: 76 stepside fuel tank filler
 

So im back from Kragens. And wouldnt you know it, the hose i called about was wrong. Could not make the sharp 90* bends. So started talking to the guy, he let me go in back and look around. Found 3' of the ribbed Gates fuel hose 1 1/2'' and will perfectly make the bends. Downside : its $22.00 per foot. Guy hooked it up a little, plus i have a commercial account there. So i got away pretty cheap considering. Havent installed it yet but i know it will work. Again, Gates Fuel Fill Hose PN: 23924

Re: 76 stepside fuel tank filler
 

Glad you found what you need...But wow what a price difference. When I bought mine a paid around $22.00 for 4 feet of it :lol:

Re: 76 stepside fuel tank filler
 

Just a quick update. Eventhough the hose was expensive, i got it in. And it fits perfect. Clears the edge of the bed and looks really good. Not like anyone will be seeing it, but i will know. It might have cost alot but for not being able to find the OEM hose, This works great. Thanks for all the help!

Re: 76 stepside fuel tank filler
 

That's good to know, thanks for posting a followup. :metal:

Re: 76 stepside fuel tank filler
 

Sweet! I'll be changing mine out very soon (just ran into some other projects), but thanks for the update!