I used a knife and razor blade and made longitudinal cuts until it was weakened and can be pulled off.
Also, another very important item to replace is your old propane hose--these are seldom picked up in a boat survey and will disintegrate like other rubber hoses! Bob Bob Boyer S/V Rainy Days (1983 C&C Landfall 38 - hull #230) Blog: dainyr...@blogspot.com Email: dainyr...@icloud.com Annapolis, MD (presently in Baltimore) > On 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!
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