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BaggedC10 · 02-06-2003, 01:11 AM

How in the he!! are you supposed to install new hoses from the passenger tank/hardline from the diverter valve? Is there anyway I can loosen the hose up a bit? I already installed two ends at the sending unit, but I cut one hose too short. Now, I can't remove the ends because they are so tight! I have already removed the tank 4-times this week and would like to avoid doing that yet again. Thanks for any suggestions.

P.S.-I know you have to remove the squeeze clamps before the hose will come-off, but I have already done that...........obviously.

79BIG10 · 02-06-2003, 03:51 AM

A quick fix is to do this. Take a short piece (however long you may need) of 5/16 tubing and flare both ends. Then slip this in betweeen the two rubber ends and clamp down. The rubber ends will be a little tough to get over the flares but it will save a chance of leaking easier.

BaggedC10 · 02-06-2003, 07:22 PM

Well, I ended-up removing the tank afterall. I should have it back in next week after I finish painting where I scratched the tank/underside of the cab.

02-06-2003, 01:11 AM	#1
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Need advice (Fuel related) How in the he!! are you supposed to install new hoses from the passenger tank/hardline from the diverter valve? Is there anyway I can loosen the hose up a bit? I already installed two ends at the sending unit, but I cut one hose too short. Now, I can't remove the ends because they are so tight! I have already removed the tank 4-times this week and would like to avoid doing that yet again. Thanks for any suggestions. P.S.-I know you have to remove the squeeze clamps before the hose will come-off, but I have already done that...........obviously. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

02-06-2003, 03:51 AM	#2
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	A quick fix is to do this. Take a short piece (however long you may need) of 5/16 tubing and flare both ends. Then slip this in betweeen the two rubber ends and clamp down. The rubber ends will be a little tough to get over the flares but it will save a chance of leaking easier. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

02-06-2003, 07:22 PM	#3
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Well, I ended-up removing the tank afterall. I should have it back in next week after I finish painting where I scratched the tank/underside of the cab. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold



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