Fuel Filler Hose

I'm looking to replace the fuel filler hose that runs between the gunwale mounted Filler Cap and the bow mounted tank.

 

It's 17 years old and still in very good condition, but it runs through a storage compartment and makes everything in there stink of fuel - plus when the compartment is opened is stinks the cabin out.. 
 

It's the big rubber 50mm "Max Flo Road Tanker" hose, by Dunlop I think - mega heavy duty and probably serious overkill for the job.
(Same stuff you'll see coiled up on Fuel tankers etc)

I can source a new length of the same stuff at around $66/m but I'm hoping there's an alternative product that won't absorb and transmit the fuel smell.

The replacement needs to be flexible due to the routing, so fabricated metal pipe is not an option.

 

Suggestions appreciated.   :)

 

 


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copper pipe?

Wed, 2012-12-19 19:13

copper pipe?

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That'd be the ideal option,

Wed, 2012-12-19 20:03

That'd be the ideal option, but the replacement needs to be flexible due to the routing, so fabricated metal pipe is not an option.

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 Composite fuel hose is

Wed, 2012-12-19 19:14

 Composite fuel hose is available but not sure if suppliers will cut to length. The 2" hose s a common size. Try Gates Transhose in Sheffield Way.

Rubber hose will be readily available and easier to clamp which means less chance of leaks. All rubber hose will allow some fuel permeation over time

 

Cheers Steve

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Thanks mate, will check it

Wed, 2012-12-19 20:04

Thanks mate, will check it out

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PM me for details.

Wed, 2012-12-19 20:11

PM me for details.

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Why wouldnt you just name the

Wed, 2012-12-19 20:08

Why wouldnt you just name the place mate????.FFS

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Try Couplers in malaga thats

Wed, 2012-12-19 21:24

Try Couplers in malaga thats where we get all our hoses for cars and our boat from.

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 Thanks to Glastro & Kempy -

Wed, 2012-12-19 21:46

 Thanks to Glastro & Kempy - I'll give Couplers a go, quite convenient location too. 

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Often thought about doing

Wed, 2012-12-19 23:19

Often thought about doing this myself.  Mine runs right through my under-floor kill tank which stinks of fuel, and therefore I cant use it.  Prompted me to look into it now :)  Thanks.