ford ranger gas tube question

[gunsmith]

I got a problem (ok I hear you thinking that)

My 90 ford ranger has a busted fuel delivery hose.
The nice guys at napa auto parts tell me there is nothing cheaper then ford to fix
the problem as only fordmakes  them 300 bux!

I will tru to get one at a junk yard but I was wondering
is there a sleeve I can insert into it instead?

[Leatherneck]

I take it this is a hard steel tube with all the bends needed to navigate from tank to engine? Try an aftermarket flexible tube with the right fittings. I'm thinking of the stainless steel-wrapped tubing like hydraulic lines are made of.

TC

[Sergeant Bob]

Are you talking about the gas tank filler tube? If so, I have the same problem on my '94 Ranger. Didn't know they were that expensive!

I need to take a look at mine but, I'm thinking maybe I could find a piece of rubber hose to fit over it and sleeve it that way. probably cut the tube and splice in the sleeve.

I take it you got your fuel delivery problem fixed?

[gunsmith]

yup it's the gas tank filler tube, real difficult to remove and replace.
According to the nice guys at NAPA auto parts , no aftermarket gas tubes for the 90 Ford Ranger.

I had the same problem two months ago I fixed it with some weld (radiator gas tank weld)

but I had some idiots working on my truck and they messed it all up (long story)

[Volt]

I would go try a junk yard. Wonder if a trimed down universal fit radiator hose would work?

[Sergeant Bob]

I would go try a junk yard. Wonder if a trimmed down universal fit radiator hose would work?

That's exactly what I was thinking.

[Leatherneck]

Only two problems with junkyards these days:
1. Junkyards have computers and they know exactly what dealers charge for parts, and they charge accordingly; may not see much of a savings.
2. A 16-year old filler tube from a junker may not have much life left (deteriorated rubber).

Personally, I'd pursue adapting some new tubing to the Ranger if at all possible.

YMMV.

TC