07-24-2010, 07:57 PM | #1 |
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Fuel Filler
Ok so we installed a Poly Blazer Tank on my sons 71. We used a marine filler and 1.5" flexible filler hose, problem was the neck on the poly tank is 1 3/8". We clamped down on it really good but now its leaking. Anybody have any suggestions? We can't seem to find a reducer that small anywhere. I have seen other posts talk about welding a new spout on, but since it's a poly we dont have that option. Thanks in advance for your help
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07-24-2010, 08:01 PM | #2 |
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Re: Fuel Filler
If it's like my burb.
The hose size is an odd ball ID measurement. I got mine at a industrial hose supply house, it is USCG fuel rated and it fits just right. The shop I get stuff like this at is a shop that caters to heavy equipment hydraulic hose and fittings, check around your area for such a place and I am sure they will set you up right.
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07-24-2010, 08:03 PM | #3 |
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Re: Fuel Filler
I had the SAME problem. I bought my 1 3/8" filler hose from West Marine. Tightened it down....no more leaky.
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07-24-2010, 08:03 PM | #4 |
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Re: Fuel Filler
might try cutting a short section of another hose(the correct diameter) to use as a filler.
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07-24-2010, 08:17 PM | #5 |
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Re: Fuel Filler
I found some 1 3/8" hose but the filler is 1 1/2"
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07-24-2010, 09:38 PM | #6 |
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Re: Fuel Filler
i built up the 1 3/8 with jb weld
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07-24-2010, 10:57 PM | #7 |
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Re: Fuel Filler
I went to Auto zone spent 30 min looking thru the adapters for tail pipes to come up with a combination to work on the Hose I got from the boat supply dept. Take a tape measure with u.
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