Trick To Removing Old Hose?

Jacalore · Jun 22, 2013

Working thru an 8" inspection plate. Need to get a tool in on the fuel shutoff valve, but large fill hose in the way. Removed the hose clamps, pried with flathead screw driver and gently twisted with adj pliars. I don't want to destroy the fill hose, but I need it out of the way. Is there a trick or tip? I'm stuck.

TIA

foodfisher · Jun 22, 2013

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As you can tell, that hose is pretty rigid and inflexable. If you've got a short straight run, almost impossible to remove. It had to be put in there someway. Can you remove the spout at the fill end to give you enough play at the work area?

Another retired guy · Jun 22, 2013

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If I'm disturbing an old hose I assume it's not going to like being moved and will either split or refuse to reseal properly. So I usually cut them off and replace with a new one.
This may be the best solution for you. Depends on how accessible it is?

Jacalore · Jun 22, 2013

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Trying to avoid that... fuel fill hose goes for $15/ft at West Marine... but you're right, prolly original and wouldn't hurt to replace it. Luckily, I worked around the obstacle, took mighty creative problem solving tho!

foodfisher · Jun 22, 2013

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That's it! You're creative problem solving could help another boater with a similar problem.

Jacalore · Jun 22, 2013

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This forum has helped me, and whenever the time comes when I can contribute a solution to another's dilemma, I'd be more than happy to oblige. I have limited knowledge about engines, but I'm learning!

foodfisher · Jun 22, 2013

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Was only trying to get you to reveal how you got around/solved the delima.

Fireman431 · Jun 23, 2013

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Warm the hose with a heat gun. Makes it much more flexible and will stretch when pulled from the barbs.

Grub54891 · Jun 23, 2013

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Look up hose pick. They work well to get between the hose and fitting and not damage it. I've used the cheaper ones and end up bending,breaking them. My current one is a snap-on and is holding up well.

Jacalore · Jun 23, 2013

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Didn't want to mess with heat working on the fuel tank...

Gonna get me one of those hose picks!

Dawg'sLife93 · Jun 23, 2013

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grub1grub2 said:
Look up hose pick. They work well to get between the hose and fitting and not damage it. I've used the cheaper ones and end up bending,breaking them. My current one is a snap-on and is holding up well.
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Those things are knuckle savers!!!! One of my favorite tools.

Fireman431 · Jun 24, 2013

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Jacalore said:
Didn't want to mess with heat working on the fuel tank...

Gonna get me one of those hose picks!

Your not blowing flames on it from a propane torch, you're only warming the hose up. Use a hair dryer if the heat gun is too hot. I'm not saying melt the hose, simply make it pliable.

four winns 214 · Jun 24, 2013

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A third vote for the hose pick. Works well to break the seal between hose and pipe.

lkbum · Jun 24, 2013

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Jacalore said:
Working thru an 8" inspection plate. Need to get a tool in on the fuel shutoff valve, but large fill hose in the way. Removed the hose clamps, pried with flathead screw driver and gently twisted with adj pliars. I don't want to destroy the fill hose, but I need it out of the way. Is there a trick or tip? I'm stuck.

TIA

Try pushing the hose onto the fitting first. When you try to pull the hose off, you will get the "chinese handcuff" effect from the braid in the wall of the hose and it will start to grab the fitting tighter. If you push onto the fitting first, the braid will expand, hopefully the hose will "pop" free and then you can pull it off.

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