a disturbing occurence that needs a solution

["Jack Williams" <jackandangie@comcast.net>]

One of the two rubber fuel lines connecting the tank to the steel fuel line 
began leaking profusely. It was scary as it was leaking right on the 
exhaust. I was fortunate I didn't have a fire and was home so I could cover 
it with an extinguisher just in case.

Has anyone ever removed the rubber hoses and replaced them with fittings and 
more steel? I'd like to do this to avert any chance of this happening again. 
What say ye? A good idea?

Jack W.