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Old 05-05-2021, 11:32 PM   #1
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within 4 inches from the gas tank the fill hose is dry rotted. would any 1 use a coupling to make the repair
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Old 05-05-2021, 11:43 PM   #2
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NO!!!!!!!!
That would make for 1 more place for it to LEAK
Leaks are a BAD,BAD
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Old 05-06-2021, 02:15 AM   #3
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I’m in full agreement with Don replace the entire length of the hose. If one section has cracks the rest won’t be far behind.
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