I hate removing old hoses! If you can't budge it, I would cut off the hose below the fitting using a hacksaw or multi-tool, then use a sharp blade to cut the remaining rubber and expose any wire. Grab the wire with vise grips and pull. Then cut the remaining hose. Primitive, but effective.
Joel On Tue, Apr 19, 2016 at 1:25 PM, 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! > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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