Rotted out fuel filler hose

[turbomacncheese]

Anybody else do this? Anything to be aware of other than the diameter of the fuel tank inlet?
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[Bicyclops]

What a weird place to put a fuel filler, eh? If you do manage to fill the tank more than half, the hose is under liquid level. 10% ethanol? When you go to replace that hose, look for ethanol resistant. I think it's 2".

That was one of the first things I did when I got my kit. I taught myself to weld with acetylene and moved the filler to a doghouse on top of the tank. I'm running 85% ethanol and no problems so far.

Ed

[idf]

Anybody else do this? Anything to be aware of other than the diameter of the fuel tank inlet?
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Mine looks fine after 8 years in service. Boyd tank.

[Bicyclops]

Boyd tank has the filler on the top where it ought to be. I'm guessing that turbo's rotted because it spent a lot of time submerged in fuel that the rubber wasn't up to. A more resistant piece of hose might help.

Ed