Above deck fuel tank question

[1973Chieftain]

I need to replace the fuel pick up tube on my old Tempo 28 gallon fuel tank. Tempo was bought out by Moeller so I called Moeller to ask about a replacement. They don't make any, but the lady said the tube is made out of nylon. I bought Moeller's whole fuel assembly since it fits the Tempo but the tube is about 5" too short. I cannot seem to find any 5/8" nylon tube anywhere but I've seen many places where I can get flexible black 5/8" fuel line (rubber?). Would this work to slip over the mostly ridged nylon tube on my tank to extend it's length enough? Thanks!

 

[Bondo]

Re: Above deck fuel tank question

I need to replace the fuel pick up tube on my old Tempo 28 gallon fuel tank. Tempo was bought out by Moeller so I called Moeller to ask about a replacement. They don't make any, but the lady said the tube is made out of nylon. I bought Moeller's whole fuel assembly since it fits the Tempo but the tube is about 5" too short. I cannot seem to find any 5/8" nylon tube anywhere but I've seen many places where I can get flexible black 5/8" fuel line (rubber?). Would this work to slip over the mostly ridged nylon tube on my tank to extend it's length enough? Thanks!

Ayuh,.... Check out a Truck parts house,...

Tractor-trailer brake lines are nylon lines, 'n come is various sizes,....

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Above deck fuel tank question

Yup, this^^^ should be a Great Resource and should work just fine.!!!!

 

[1973Chieftain]

Re: Above deck fuel tank question

Thank you gents! Would the air hose work better then a rubber fuel line do you think?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Above deck fuel tank question

Thank you gents! Would the air hose work better then a rubber fuel line do you think?

Ayuh,.... Rubber hose is more apt to suck shut, where as the nylon is rigid, 'n can't collapse,...