thanks for the reply. one parts store i went to had the fuel nut in their book but it was not available in the warehouse. i will have to try other stores, but alot of them use the same warehouse. the fitting on the tank seems to still be good. last nite a freind of min gave me a male fitting for a transmission cooler and it looks like it will work. i may have a problem duplicating the flare on the original as it is flat on the end. i never saw one like it. i appreciate your help and will post my eventual solution. dennis