"Richard Malcolm" wrote in message
om...
thanks for your responces. On my boat (Four Winns) I can follow the 2
hoses for a while and then they go through a wall to the gas tank. How
does one "clean or repalce" these and what should I avoid doing so I
don't blow my self up. Is this ssomething that a mechanic should do or
can I try some of this.
Let me know your thoughts

Rich,

I understand that some of the run of both hoses goes through a wall where
you
can't see them. But can you see the other side of the hoses - where they
connect
to the tank? I'm guessing not. But if you can...maybe you can take them
off on
that side and then blow high pressure air through them. Of course, you'ld
want
to take the vent and cap off the other ends first. Not sure where you can
get high
pressure air. Maybe Doug or Chip has some idea.

If your gas tank is low (as it seems from your story) there are lots of
fumes in the
open volume of your tank. This is a potential scenario for sparks to do bad
things.
So think twice about any actions such as running a metal coat hanger way
down the
lines etc.

Gary

PS: Thanks for the stay the other night. Was quite a trip to be back there.