Matt Saunoras Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I've got a cab and chassis 6.7 here that has some dirt in the DEF tank from the hose coming off the filler neck inlet. The hose they are using now is non-OEM and appears to be generic clear rubber heater hose. I'm not sure if this hose is DEF compatible and I would prefer to change it along with all the other components I'm replacing. I'm not sure what grade hose is DEF approved but I found both Gates and Goodyear make specific hose for the application. Anyone have any insight or know where to locate it? I'm going to start calling around but I'm certain I'll have trouble finding what I want. Also it looks to be 1" inside diameter. Anyone know if that's correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmorris Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I have seen a few cab and chassis pickups with a clear hose for DEF. Haven,t seen any associated issues with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8WA Sman Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Have you tried calling the Ford body builders division. I also noticed https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/topics/hotinfo.html has some Urea tank relocation bulletins but not exactly sure what the kits include. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saunoras Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 I ordered the "expansion kit" which shows up in the illustration for the DEF components and it came with a piece of filler hose about 40" long. I need a hose about 5ft in length so that's going back. I did find another SVE bulletin about relocating a 2011 cab and chassis tank from the right outside framerail to the left inside. I don't remember seeing any cab and chassis trucks with a tank on the right side but it's been 5 years or so since they did this. The diagram shows the DEF filler hose going from the right outside of the frame, straight across the truck all the way to the left side. That would be one long hose if that's the case so I ordered one and we'll see tomorrow what it comes in looking like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saunoras Posted June 20, 2015 Author Share Posted June 20, 2015 No dice. The early 11 cab and chassis hose is thin rigid plastic, won't bend without a kink. Called a body builder and they said any reinforced EPDM non metallic hose will work fine. I believe the ID is 1" but I can't be sure, everything I measure comes out slightly smaller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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