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pound41 · 07-11-2008, 08:01 AM

I am getting ready to replace my tank. I know that I need a hose 1 1/4 or 1 3/8. Can it be a straight hose or does it have to be corrugated because it has a bend in it. The reason I am asking is I have checked every parts store and Marina in the Washington DC Metro Area. Thats a lot of parts store and Marinas. No one has it or says they can order it. I have found some straight hose on line. So I have to have what I need when I tear it a part. No running to the local stores for help.
Thanks

**Yukon Jack** · 07-11-2008, 09:33 AM

You will need 1 3/8" fuel hose. My local rubber hose supply has it in stock and it is straight with a thin metal rod running along the length of the tube. If memory serves me right it is about $10 per foot.

Call up a hydraulic supply/repair center and see if they by chance have it or know of a source.

You've probably already seen this thread that is kinda the bible on this subject, but if not, it will give you some good info on tank replacement issues.

07-11-2008, 08:01 AM	#1
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	Gas Tank Replacement Question I am getting ready to replace my tank. I know that I need a hose 1 1/4 or 1 3/8. Can it be a straight hose or does it have to be corrugated because it has a bend in it. The reason I am asking is I have checked every parts store and Marina in the Washington DC Metro Area. Thats a lot of parts store and Marinas. No one has it or says they can order it. I have found some straight hose on line. So I have to have what I need when I tear it a part. No running to the local stores for help. Thanks

07-11-2008, 09:33 AM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	Re: Gas Tank Replacement Question You will need 1 3/8" fuel hose. My local rubber hose supply has it in stock and it is straight with a thin metal rod running along the length of the tube. If memory serves me right it is about $10 per foot. Call up a hydraulic supply/repair center and see if they by chance have it or know of a source. You've probably already seen this thread that is kinda the bible on this subject, but if not, it will give you some good info on tank replacement issues. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 Last edited by Yukon Jack; 07-11-2008 at 09:34 AM.



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