Gas filler problem

[slantback37]

I have a 37 Tudor. I bought a new tank from Tanks Inc. Perfect fit. I put the filler on, and used the rubber hose between the filler and the tank. When I put in gas. Part of it leaks out. I cant crank on that clamp much more before it breaks. I already broke one. Still leaks. Is there a trick to getting that filler hose to seat?? Thanks

[SofaKing]

Look for defects like cracks, deformed metal or hose, foreign objects at sealing surface, is hose seated over bead, clamp not crossing bead, etc. Also a picture is helpful.

[19Fordy]

Could you use a rubber coupler sold in the Home Depot plumbing/sprinkler area?

[38bill]

What kind of clamp are you using? Some are much better than others and you can get them tighter without breaking them.

[flatford8]

Did you use a new rubber hose? They can dry out and get stiff so they dont seat and compress well....... Mark

[George/Maine]

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The problem I found out that you can only get the right size hose from a boat builder or ebay maybe. Its in between 1 3/4 and 2" you need 1 7/8"
What I had to buy was 36" diesel and gas steel core hack off what you need and sell to Fordbarners or ebay.

[slantback37]

I have 2". I will look for the 1 7/8". I bought a flex hose from Drake, and it cracked and leaked after one year sitting. I will check with Tanks Inc. They might also have the hose. As far as the rubber cuppler goes. The gas would melt the rubber. A plumber told me to use two clamps. One on the other side. When you tighten them up. It will tighten it on both sides and not have a kink it it anywhere. Thanks for the help.. Al

[51 MERC-CT]

Originally Posted by slantback37

A plumber told me to use two clamps. One on the other side. When you tighten them up. It will tighten it on both sides and not have a kink it it anywhere. Thanks for the help.. Al

Or try just one of the double wire clamps (no bumps)

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[slantback37]

I found filler neck hose. 1 7/8" $17.00 for 10" it is a flex hose. I will try out those better clamps from ebay.. Thanks.. Al

[19Fordy]

How about heavy duty radiator hose from NAPA?

[slantback37]

That is the kind of hose clamp I was using. Torqued down on it, and it snapped right off the track. I will try those double wire guys and see if that works.

[34PKUP]

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

How about heavy duty radiator hose from NAPA?

To use " radiator hose" in a gasoline environment is pure folly.

[slantback37]

I used a gas hose with a radiator clamp. I already know not to use a radiator house. The gas will break down the rubber used in that hose.