Re: [AMC-list] Fuel Filler Hose for my '59 Rambler

["Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Good answer and something this reminds me of was I needed a lower radiator hose for my 72 
Ambassador wagon a few years ago. There was two types available at that time, not sure any 
still on shelves, but one universal type, another molded. The molded was more expensive 
and only one O'Reilleys, on Long Point had one ins tock. The molded one has wider flange 
on waterpump side, something the generic one didn't.
Eddie Stakes
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.planethoustonamx.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Swygert" <farna@xxxxxxx>
To: <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: <glenn_mittler@xxxxxxxxx>; "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 8:36 AM
Subject: re: Fuel Filler Hose for my '59 Rambler


NAPA sells fuel filler hose in various diameters. Better to use fuel rated hose rather 
than radiator hose, which won't last as long and could break down and leak.

The problem might be the Rambler though. Many Ramblers use a filler hose that has a large 
flange molded into the rubber. Had that on my 63 American. You can't get that flanged hose 
anymore! What I did was buy either a 45° or 90° (I forget the angle, it was a long time 
ago!) exhaust elbow of the correct diameter and welded that to the gas cap plate that 
sandwiches the rubber flange to the body. IIRC, the elbow was expanded on one end to allow 
a piece of like diameter pipe to slip on. The expanded end was needed on the gas cap end 
to clear the cap. A wire welder works great! To save time and prevent warping the gas cap 
plate, I suggest just having four tack welds hold the elbow to the plate, then seal it off 
with epoxy. Then a straight piece of rubber hose can be used between the elbow and tank. I 
have also used corrugated flex exhaust pipe for a filler tube, but it can be hard to work 
with.


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Date: Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:00:24 -0500
From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Glenn below is looking for a fuel filler hose for his Rambler. I mentioned to him some 
Rebel Machine guys have adapted radiator hoses to use for that spot between gas tank and 
fuel filler tube. Possibly some of you know other tricks perhaps. If so, please share them 
to help Glenn Rambler again, be sure to copy your reply to him and 'tanks' in advance to 
all who reply.
Eddie Stakes
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.planethoustonamx.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: glenn mittler

Subject: Fuel Filler Hose for my '59 Rambler Classic(Series 10)


     Dear Eddie,
                      I'm trying to acquire a decent, if not nos, fuel filler hose for my 
'59 Rambler six. Would you have one in stock orat least know of someone who may. Here I 
have a beautiful low mileage Rambler and it sits yet another year in the garage. Can't put 
gas in the tank hence, I can't drive it. Another summer driving season flitters by.
                     'Rambler-ly' Yours,
                                                Glenn Mittler  #9020
                                                glenn_mittler@xxxxxxxxx

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