A little late to help on this one, but it may help others.
Run a wire thru the fuel hole toward the cap.
cut a bevel on the new hose so it makes a point.
push the hose over the wire and it will guide the hose to the hole. with a little work, the point of the hose will enter the outlet hole. pull thru with needle nose pliers.
Victor - Outdoor Distributors, August 2008