fuel vent 5/8" on tank, 1/2" on boat

[TenE307]

I just realized this last night. (my project is starting to see a light at the end!)I bought 11ft of 5/8" vent hose to go on the tank (because that is what fits it) and tried to put in on. then i find out the vent on the side of my boat has 1/2".<br />The only thing i can think of is a reducer from 1/2" to 5/8". Is there such a thing? I tried to search for one on the net with no luck. Ill try the stores tonight. Is brass okay for vent hose?

 

[CATransplant]

Re: fuel vent 5/8" on tank, 1/2" on boat

You should be able to find something that will work out at a good hardware store. You'll need to know how the hose connects to the vent on the boat. If it's a fitting that you slip the hose and clamp, see if it's connected to something with threads. If so, you'll be able to buy a 5/8" hose barb fitting to fit the threads. If not, you should be able to find some sort of reducer. The threaded hose barb is by far the better solution. <br /><br />If you have to buy a reducing barb fitting, you'll probably need a short length of 1/2" hose as a coupler, along with the necessary clamps.

 

[TenE307]

Re: fuel vent 5/8" on tank, 1/2" on boat

i just realized the boat guy sold me the wrong hose. i was told it is 5/8". it is labeled SIERRA "SS2000" sae J1527 (stamped 2434 2004B). I am betting it is 3/8" hose.<br />ill be alright when i get the right hose. because me vent will take the same size. dont know where i came up with 1/2" for my vent. so my problem is solved. i bought the wrong hose. i guess thats what happens when you work on the boat for 5 hrs after work.