Gas Tank Filler Pipes

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Anyone got a source for the 2 short rubber gas tank filler pipes for 1997 F150. For this tank, the 2 pipes are about 11" long, 1.5" ID and 3/4" ID, and have a slight bend. The Ford dealer only has the entire assembly, the metal filler tube with the 2 rubber tubes ($160).

I'm replacing the gas tank (good source for tank and straps is RockAuto.com). The steel filler pipe is OK. I cleaned and repainted it with POR-15. Any fuel filler pipe at NAPPA, CarQuest, AutoZone, et al, comes by the foot but is straight and any bend will put a kink in it.

Just fighting the usual New England rust battle after 145K miles. In the last couple of years... sand blast and paint frame, replace all brake lines, replace fuel lines, replace rear-end housing cover, wrap rear spring brackets in carbon fiber and epoxy (forestalling bracket replacement), etc, etc. I cleaned and repainted the rear half of the frame again. The only thing holding the blob of rust called the exhaust manifolds to the stainless exhaust pipe is, well, more rust. I'm confident the exhaust manifolds are next to go.

Now doing the gas tank. Just FYI, I was able to remove the 2 plastic vent connectors, but could not remove the tank pressure valve ($60 at Ford dealership). I will use the original pump and sending unit. It was in good shape.

Would it be possible to use the straight pipe, fill it with sand, and try to put a bend in it with a propane torch ?

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I'm not sure where to get the filler pipe but I will say it is not a good idea to bend with a propane torch only because if you create any sort of hole or thin area on the metal over time that may be prone to rust and other elements causing a leak. These systems are pressurized and I wouldn't lean against it. Have you checked scrap yards.