Reconnecting my fuel tank

Marcq

Petty Officer 1st Class
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Hi guys, I'm having an hard time reconnecting the 2" hose back to the fuel tank, the fit is very tight . What kind of lubricant can I use to make that operation easier ?

Thanks, Marc..
 

flashback

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Re: Reconnecting my fuel tank

a little soap will help.. if that doesn't work you could put the hose end in a pot of hot water and that will make it more plyable..
 

Mark42

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Re: Reconnecting my fuel tank

Flashback is right on the money. If you can't get the hose to boiling water, try placing a drop light with regular incandescent bulb next to it to warm it up. A little soapy water and you should be connected in no time. Don't forget to slide on the double clamps (as per coast guard regs) before attaching the hose. Put the screw drive part of the clamps 180* apart if possable.
 

Marcq

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Re: Reconnecting my fuel tank

Thanks guys, that did it, had to use the lamp and soap since that very stiff hose was horizontal

Marc..
 
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