The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop What size fuel flex line for '46?

I ordered a fuel flex line that connects the petcock to the steel gas line and it's a different size than the orignal. The new one is tagged with the correct part number and year for the truck. It looks like the one I took off is 5/16th inch and the new one is smaller, probably 1/4 inch. If I start adding fittings to adapt the new one it may kink a little because of the added length.
Should I just use barb fittings with gas hose held on with hose clamps?
I know, it's not a major issure but I was wondering what y'all thought.
Thanks

My friend the helicopter pilot says also the pitch of
the threads on the fittings is wrong also.
He's going to make me a new line with fittings.

could not use mine either.
Cavebull

I bought a new petcock with pipe threads on both sides and had a local hydraulics shop make two short hoses with matching pipe thread. I made my own rigid line from a length of 5/16 brake line. You should find that both the tank and pump have a pipe thread and you can get to any type of thread from there.

Thanks guys, I'm a little out of practice with working on the old truck. I guess I need to warm up a little first like a 216 does so I don't let these little bumps in the road slow me down.