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 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> 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> > Date: 2023-06-17 14:31 (GMT-05:00) > To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: Marek Dziedzic <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> > Date: 2023-06-17 11:26 (GMT-05:00) > To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: 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> > *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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