Another great suggestion from the list.
Unfortunately, it turns out there appears to be a leak in the tank itself, though how is a mystery given it was replaced in 2018. Need to obtain some additional jerry cans and pump out the diesel so can look at the bottom of the tank. The adventure continues… From: Shawn Wright via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2023 1:14 PM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Shawn Wright <shawngwri...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Re: Diesel Fill Hose Replacement A piece of a plastic bag tied to a string, then sucked with a shop vac works well, I would be concerned that cotton could get wet and not be effective. We used the bag method often for sucking a string through up to 300' of conduit underground. -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com <mailto:shawngwri...@gmail.com> S/V Halcyon Passage https://www.facebook.com/halcyonpassage S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 (for sale) https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Sat, Jun 17, 2023 at 4:25 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: I meant "golf" ball Sent from my Android-based can on a string -------- Original message -------- From: Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Date: 2023-06-17 14:31 (GMT-05:00) To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: Marek Dziedzic <dziedzi...@hotmail.com <mailto:dziedzi...@hotmail.com> > Subject: Stus-List Re: Diesel Fill Hose Replacement A hold ball with a string (and a shopvac) is also a good option Marek Sent from my Android-based can on a string -------- Original message -------- From: nausetbeach--- via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Date: 2023-06-17 11:26 (GMT-05:00) To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: nausetbe...@optonline.net <mailto:nausetbe...@optonline.net> Subject: Stus-List Re: Diesel Fill Hose Replacement 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 <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2023 8:31 AM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: Jonathan Tebbens <jonathantebb...@gmail.com <mailto: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 <mailto: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 <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> &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 <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> &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 <mailto: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. 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