In the process of doing the V8 swap I've pulled my tank and filler neck to clean them up and do the fuel pump switch. I found the two hoses that connect the neck with the tank were getting pretty tired so I've decided to replace them. Unfortunately, I'm running short on time and low on money and can't afford the $30 ones that will take a few days to get here from the Fierostore. Can I just use rad. hose for the two hoses even though they aren't specific 'fuel line'. I know this probably isn't the best idea but time is money and I have neither. Thanks guys

-Tim

If you're going to replace them soon after, you should probably be ok. But I wouldn't use radiator hose in place of fuel hose for a permanent solution. It would be best to just use the right hose to start with.

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FORMERLY KNOWN AS: sqoach
(so, uh...yeah....I'm not a noob) :p

I wouldnt leave them on for long.. gasoline will eat that rubber up...
My advice.. No....
You would be better off with the old ones left on......

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'85 SE - '86 Fastback SE - '99 Chevy K-1500 Z-71 - '00 HD 1200XL Sportster

Coolant hose is not an acceptable replacement. You must use a fuel rated material. Long before the coolant hose fails and leaks it will start shedding rubber into the tank. This can competely foul the intake of the fuel pump and cause it to fail.

If the OE hose is too damaged to use you'll need to find a correct replacement. Fierostore is one of few places with the correct material with the needed bend formed in it. The bend is too short a radius to use most straight stocks.

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