I'd highly recommend trying to leave the new hose either out in the sun or use a heat gun to get it as playable as you can without exceeding the rated temperature
You can use soap and water on the exterior but doesn't usually help as much and contra to what the heat will help with. Same goes with the heat on the old one that probably has a whole lot of memory of its current location/route On Sat, Jun 17, 2023, 8:27 AM nausetbeach--- via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Thank you all for the suggestions. Using a coupler is a great idea, and > have sourced one locally from HD, at an exorbitant price, $10. None of the > local Lowes, WM or marine stores had any in stock and this project will be > attempted tomorrow, so no time for shipping. > > > > Will try to run a string through the combined old and new hose, end to end > as a backup / guide for this misadventure. Another great idea. Recall > people using a cotton ball tied on the end of a string and a shop vac on > the other end to pull it through; hopefully that works. Will tape the two > hoses / coupler with duct tape [like 5200, not something I like on board] > to hopefully secure it. There is no room for hose clamps. The Mrs has > been Shanghaied into helping, and will have handy what is called the > “Profanisaurus” on another sailing list. > > > > I will post how it goes…. > > > > Thanks, > > Brian > > > > *From:* Jonathan Tebbens via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Sent:* Saturday, June 17, 2023 8:31 AM > *To:* Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Cc:* Jonathan Tebbens <jonathantebb...@gmail.com> > *Subject:* Stus-List Re: Diesel Fill Hose Replacement > > > > Can you get at both ends? Send a messenger line inside, in case as Dennis > notes, something goes wrong. Then you at least still have the route through > everything. > > Jon Tebbens > > 78 Mega > > Katherine > > > > On Sat, 17 Jun 2023, 08:23 Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > You're only going to get one shot if you tape it. If the tape comes > loose, you're cooked. > > > > Get a barb coupling to attach old and new. Here's one for $4. > > > > > https://www.lowes.com/pd/Apollo-1-1-2-in-Dia-Coupling-Plastic-Coil-Fitting/50139874?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-plb-_-ggl-_-LIA_PLB_142_Pipe-Fittings-_-50139874-_-local-_-0-_-0&gclid=CjwKCAjws7WkBhBFEiwAIi1680hoQW5cUM-vsn1Qkn8Mh-5UhPWCTc9U6OJVbIBSCpY5ARYoquIxVxoCf18QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds > > > > Here's one for $1 > > > > > https://www.lowes.com/pd/Apollo-ABTC112/5012921827?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-plb-_-ggl-_-LIA_PLB_142_Pipe-Fittings-_-5012921827-_-local-_-0-_-0&gclid=CjwKCAjws7WkBhBFEiwAIi16800FEoXFeltqhJ37vlca3Tdpk9gCAWklW6mYWJsrMFeEuRip7Fqg_BoCEFsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds > > > > -- > > Dennis C. > > Touche' 35-1 #83 > > Mandeville, LA > > > > On Sat, Jun 17, 2023 at 6:55 AM nausetbeach--- via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > I need to replace the diesel fill hose which is routed behind cabinetry > and wanted to ask the list for some suggestions for pulling the new hose. > [I found diesel in the bilge and believe the 36+ yo fill hose is the > culprit – if should be replaced anyway.] From the tank, the hose passes > through a ¾” (?) plywood with glass tabbing bulkhead next to the hull into > a space which is inaccessible behind the ice box, makes a 90* turn up > through a 1” plywood and Formica surface surrounding the icebox against the > hull, then through another shelf to the fill fitting screwed into the deck. > > > > The 1 ½” diameter wire reinforced fuel rated hose is very stiff, and the > holes through which it must pass are quite tight. Am guessing that holds > the hose in place and minimizes chafe from vibrations. There are no wire > ties or similar securing the hose that I can see – cannot see behind the > icebox with the old hose in place. > > > > Any thoughts on how best to pull it through the bulkhead and bending it to > go up through the shelving? I have a heat gun and will soften the hose to > hopefully make it somewhat more pliable, but guiding it through the > inaccessible space to and through the first shelving is the big challenge. > > > > Ideas so far: taping the end of the new hose to the old and pulling it > [am not confident that would be strong enough] or use 3 or 4 strings > through small holes punched in the old hose as messengers [taped as well] > to pull new hose. Would cut off a bit of hose where the holes would be > punched in the new hose to have good material all around. > > > > Any suggestions are appreciated. Cannot use the boat as it is…. > > > > TIA > > Brian > > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and > help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > Thanks for your help. > Stu > > > > > > > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and > help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > Thanks for your help. > Stu > > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and > help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > Thanks for your help. > Stu
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