'77 Main Tank Hose Reviews?

72_EB · Jan 11, 2011

http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-10251-hose-rear-filler-neck-1977.html

"will require some work to install" Not something you like to read when you're about to order a part.

Anyone tried this hose from the Graveyard yet? I might need one. I'm assuming the item note is due to a tight fit on the tank end. I'm measuring around 2" OD on my tank end over here.

Justafordguy · Jan 11, 2011

I was wondering the same thing. I have mine rigged right now but would sure like to find on that fit right.

jkransbottom · Jan 11, 2011

Well, I can tell you that it is a diffcult install using this hose as it is a couple inches too short in my opinion. It comes with no instructions so I called JBG and was told to cut the hose and insert a piece of metal tubing (supplied with two hose clamps) to make it reach between tank and filler neck. What they don't tell you is that you have to be very specific about WHERE you cut the hose due to the bends in the hose supplied. I ended up having to order a second hose from them after cutting mine incorrectly (and I'm not sure it would have been long enough if I had cut it properly the first time). Would be better if the supplied metal tube was a couple inches longer in my opinion. Fitting the hose on the filler neck and gas tank neck weren't very difficult. I can take pictures of mine installed if that'd help. Just got it installed last weekend.

JimR · Jan 11, 2011

I did mine a couple years ago and ran into the same thing. I had to call and they explained how to use the metal piece....I remember wondering what that was for! After that it was no big deal doing the install. You do have to cut and insert it in the right place but I don't remember that being too big a deal. From what I remember also, bronco graveyard was the only company offering any 77 main tank filler hose. I can take a pic and post tomorrow evening if you need it.

72_EB · Jan 11, 2011

Pictures would be great if you guys get a chance. Thanks!

jkransbottom · Jan 11, 2011

I know Tom's Bronco Parts has one too that I found after I started running into problems with the JBG one. The pictures on Tom's at least show you that there's a metal tube. The JBG one makes no mention of it anywhere.
http://www.tomsbroncoparts.com/product.php?category=22&id=1007

moffatj2 · Jan 11, 2011

I ordered and installed that part a few months ago working on my 77. It was a pain to install. I had to look at it awhile and figure out in my head which way to cut it.

chuck · Jan 11, 2011

This is how I overcame the problem of the tank being 1 3/4 and the 77 filler tube being 2 1/4

moffatj2 · Jan 11, 2011

Neat. Is that a reducer in there?

chuck · Jan 11, 2011

Yes it is.

Madgyver · Jan 11, 2011

chuck said:
This is how I overcame the problem of the tank being 1 3/4 and the 77 filler tube being 2 1/4

Chuck,
Where did you get that reducer?

chuck · Jan 12, 2011

I have them made.

Levonsa · Jan 12, 2011

I just had to replace this hose on my truck and took an odd route. The parts store had some hose that was reinforced and rated for any type fuel or hydraulic fluid. I bought house that would fit the neck on the gas tank. I got it a little longer than needed. I took it to a local muffler shop and had them expand one end to fit over the filler neck. I put that end on the tank tempoarily, replaced it and marked where to cut the other end. dropped the tank, flipped the hose and reinstalled. It is very rigid, and will not bend as tight as the factory hose, so it can't be used as a good reference.

blubuckaroo · Jan 12, 2011

Toms has that hose....

Fuel Filler Hose - Rear/Main Gas Tank, 1977 Ford Bronco, New
New Fuel Filler Hose for 1977 Ford Bronco Rear Main Gas Tank. This filler hose is as close to orignal as there is available. Unlike other hoses sold for the 77 Bronco rear tank, this filler hose will fit in just as easily as the factory hose.
Fits the following Vehicles:
'77-'77 Ford Bronco
SKU: 6260
Price: $39.00

BroncoJAK · Jan 12, 2011

I just got the 2 different size hose from the parts store and inserted one into the other and couple of hose clamps. Still holding fine for the past 8 or so years.

chuck · Jan 12, 2011

I thought of putting 1 hose inside the other but decided it would leak and no one makes a hose that is 2 1/4 on one end and 1 3/4 on the other. All the aftermarket tanks and stock 66-76 tanks are 1 3/4"

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