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SuperNova22 · 10-03-2010, 01:33 AM

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!!

S10Fan · 10-03-2010, 06:37 AM

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.

HumbleChevyBuddy · 10-03-2010, 02:42 PM

I found this on Oreilly Auto Parts site:

SuperNova22 · 10-03-2010, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HumbleChevyBuddy

I found this on Oreilly Auto Parts site:

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.

HumbleChevyBuddy · 10-03-2010, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperNova22

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.

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

BigRed76 · 10-03-2010, 10:16 PM

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.

HumbleChevyBuddy · 10-03-2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRed76

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.

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

BigRed76 · 10-03-2010, 11:22 PM

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.

SuperNova22 · 10-04-2010, 08:49 PM

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.

SuperNova22 · 10-04-2010, 09:43 PM

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

BigRed76 · 10-05-2010, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperNova22

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

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

SuperNova22 · 10-06-2010, 11:34 PM

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!

S10Fan · 10-07-2010, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperNova22

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!

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

HumbleChevyBuddy · 10-07-2010, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperNova22

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!

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

10-03-2010, 01:33 AM	#1
SuperNova22 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hollister, Ca Posts: 53	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!!

10-03-2010, 06:37 AM	#2
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	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. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

10-03-2010, 02:42 PM	#3
HumbleChevyBuddy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 184	Re: 76 stepside fuel tank filler I found this on Oreilly Auto Parts site: Attached Images

10-03-2010, 10:16 PM	#6
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	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. __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

10-03-2010, 11:22 PM	#8
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	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. __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

10-04-2010, 08:49 PM	#9
SuperNova22 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hollister, Ca Posts: 53	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.

10-04-2010, 09:43 PM	#10
SuperNova22 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hollister, Ca Posts: 53	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

10-06-2010, 11:34 PM	#12
SuperNova22 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hollister, Ca Posts: 53	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!



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