1999 Ford Ranger XLT Flex Fuel hose

[fender559]

Hello out there, I have a 1999 Ford Ranger XLT 3L, flex fuel truck. I was going to change out my fuel filter when I noticed a crack line on the (Flex Sensor) barb end, so from the fuel filter to the (flex sensor) is a plastic hose 5/16 inch by 18 inches long. I know Dorman has kits out there especially one that has two lines, 5/16 and 3/8 by 18inches lone with a fitting at one end. My question is am I able to slip the hose with no fitting on the barb end (flex sensor) with a little muscle or do I need a special too. Will a heat gun work?
thank you for your time.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

Dorman makes a tool to push the line on fittings but I don’t think you have the room to use it there. I’ve had mixed success pushing it on by hand. Have to be careful with heat that you don’t distort the tube. Probably the best way would be to put the end in boiling water for a bit then shove it on hot. That wasn’t really an option in my situation but it could be for you since you can worry about the other end after getting it together. I was working on the line that went up to the fuel tank so removing it wasn’t an easy thing.