I replaced the head discharge hoses on my 35-3 a couple weeks ago. Someone (not sure if it was C&C or the previous owner) had used fuel hoses for that on mine. There is definitely a wire coil in there, and after a few decades on the boat the hoses were very reluctant to go anywhere. I used an old pair of wire cutters (think these <http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51dZr4nFOmL._SX466_.jpg>) to dig into the rubber and cut the wire strands, being careful not to scrape up the plastic attachments. It was tedious and probably not the best solution, but after a lot more work than it probably should have taken, I got the hoses off without damaging the fittings.
I bet someone here can give you a better answer than that, but it worked for me... Sam C&C 35-3 SF On Tue, Apr 19, 2016 at 10:25 AM, patricia barkley-higginbottom via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > The diesel fuel filler hose, running from tank to deck fitting, is > original on my 35-3. It is badly cracked and in need of replacement. This > was noticed on an insurance survey at the ten year interval. It appears to > be of a rubber compound. I find it impossible to move. Any hints as to how > to remove this 2 inch external hose without damage to the end fittings. If > it is just rubber it could be cut but wonder if there is a metal spiral in > the construction. Have not tried heat on the ends and am leery of doing so > with a full tank of diesel. After the removal , then there is the question > of finding a replacement. Suggestions requested please. > Harold > Celtic Spirit > Hamilton, ON > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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