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Phil, I have my replacement fuel fill hose in front of me. It is a "Shields 355 fuel hose USCG type A2 SAE J1527-ISO 7840". No mention of alcohol resistance on the label but I looked up the specs in the catalog and it is alcohol/fuel blend resistant. I know it was not cheap and I was surprised to see the Coast Guard approval labeled. You made a good point for ordering marine grade hose.

I had the same issues with the smell of fumes. My culprit was the age of hose that had a slight crack at the seem where the tank fill nipple ended inside the hose. Go after the removal carefully. Tough bird to remove. Seems to be glued on. I lost a portion of the vent nipple at the fill side of the boat.

Garris