Matt Saunoras Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Anyone ever ran across this? An 03 F-550 bucket truck that has a fuel leak. Found the metal elbow rusted through on the fuel filler neck. Does anyone know if this was once a factory part? Finding hose is not an issue, it's the bends that are a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Matt that pipe along with maybe another one or two in different shapes along with hoses and clamps and maybe a mount for the filler, all come in a bag from the factory when the truck is new. The bag is a kit for the body upfitters to install the fuel filler as needed. I do know the kit is available... if your counterperson can find it. I recall ordering one once or twice. This applies to all F-series and E-series cab and chassis/cutaway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saunoras Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Thanks. My parts guy found a number but wasnt sure if that was included in the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saunoras Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Stainless exhaust tubing and filler neck hose? I sealed the pipe to the rubber with a hefty dose of RTV. We'll see if it holds. The pipe ends almost touch inside the hose. I doubt it can pull apart, but I'm mainly concerned if it leaks or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Amacker Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I've used exhaust pipe many times to fab filler necks with success, but one thing- most/all RTV is not rated for fuel immersion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saunoras Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Yeah I wondered about that. This was that dark gray RTV that comes in the caulking tube. It is a diesel too if it matters. I would have welded the middle except I'm not comfortable with welding stainless. I service this truck regularly and with the way its rusting out I've got a feeling it may need a tank in the near future. I'll keep a close eye on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Amazing how some of these body configurations make putting in a fuel filler a challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saunoras Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 I coated that bare tubing in some PM-13-A last night before I left. Also took a hardened piece of that RTV and I'm soaking it in a sample of diesel fuel to see how it reacts. No change after a few hours this morning. The aftermarket portion of working on these trucks can really suck up time. This area is tough though, these guys don't have any options for service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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