Gas line hose question
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From: Cumberland Rhode Island
Gas line hose question
Hi,
I had a gas smell in my garage yesterday. When I looked under my 1974 coupe I noticed the hose that connects from the gas tank nipple, and then connects to a gas line along the passenger side frame was leaking. When I touched it the leak got worse. So I put a clamp on it for now to stop the leak. I have to replace it. Can any one tell me the size (diameter) of this hose and it's length???
Thanks
Tom
I had a gas smell in my garage yesterday. When I looked under my 1974 coupe I noticed the hose that connects from the gas tank nipple, and then connects to a gas line along the passenger side frame was leaking. When I touched it the leak got worse. So I put a clamp on it for now to stop the leak. I have to replace it. Can any one tell me the size (diameter) of this hose and it's length???
Thanks
Tom
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
Originally Posted by S489
the supply line is 3/8" and you can buy it by the foot at local auto stores as well as online
while your at it, check the other rubber hoses
while your at it, check the other rubber hoses
If its leaking in one spot u better check/replace all the rubber sections. For a few extra $$ you can buy the fuel injector rubber hose from Napa. Its stronger then the regular hose. Maybe over kill but I don't like messing w/gas. If you can replace as much as possible w/ SS lines and that's the last time you will ever need to replace a gas line. GL
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From: Lakeland Florida
I agree with Paul67 to check the S hose from the frame to the fuel pump.
When I first bought my 75 about 6 months ago I noticed a gas smell and a small drip. After touching the hose, the rubber began to disentegrate, and the drip location turned into a hole, which then was spewing gas out near the fuel pump.
If you are going to start replacing one fuel line hose, then do as much as you can. Depending on how long you have had your car, or when you last did the work, you really dont know how old these hoses are.
kdf
When I first bought my 75 about 6 months ago I noticed a gas smell and a small drip. After touching the hose, the rubber began to disentegrate, and the drip location turned into a hole, which then was spewing gas out near the fuel pump.
If you are going to start replacing one fuel line hose, then do as much as you can. Depending on how long you have had your car, or when you last did the work, you really dont know how old these hoses are.
kdf
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From: Tampa Bay FL
Originally Posted by kdf1986
I agree with Paul67 to check the S hose from the frame to the fuel pump.
When I first bought my 75 about 6 months ago I noticed a gas smell and a small drip. After touching the hose, the rubber began to disentegrate, and the drip location turned into a hole, which then was spewing gas out near the fuel pump.
If you are going to start replacing one fuel line hose, then do as much as you can. Depending on how long you have had your car, or when you last did the work, you really dont know how old these hoses are.
kdf
When I first bought my 75 about 6 months ago I noticed a gas smell and a small drip. After touching the hose, the rubber began to disentegrate, and the drip location turned into a hole, which then was spewing gas out near the fuel pump.
If you are going to start replacing one fuel line hose, then do as much as you can. Depending on how long you have had your car, or when you last did the work, you really dont know how old these hoses are.
kdf
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Originally Posted by shafrs3
WARNING, If you have a gas heated water heater, gasoline leaking in a closed space such as a garage can lead to an explosion.
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Low lying fumes plus an open flame equals disaster.