[kellysails]

If there is ONE thing that I absolutely hate doing is removing various hoses from the engine in order to do various maintenance tasks, flushing, cleaning....etc. Sometimes it is hard to remove and sometimes it is just f%*ing impossible. After removing the clamp the hose will turn but will not even give a hint that is is willing to come off.

Somebody out there must have a trick. What am I missing?

 

[MarkSF]

Re: Engine hose(s) removal,, help

I usually end up cutting through the hose - along it's length, along the barb.

 

[kellysails]

Re: Engine hose(s) removal,, help

Well yeah, that would work. But I was hoping to preserve the hose. I really thought about that but at some point I would run out of hose.

Specifically I am flushing out the coolant lines that run to the hot water tank. I will be changing coolant every two years or so.

I usually end up cutting through the hose - along it's length, along the barb.

 

[capttb]

Re: Engine hose(s) removal,, help

Could try these if you think they might help
BDGPL300HG, Set, Pliers, Hose Grip, Extended Reach, 3 pc.
or if like me, the harbor freight version
3 Piece Long Reach Hose Grip Pliers

 

[kellysails]

Re: Engine hose(s) removal,, help

Hose grip pliers, I wonder why I have never heard of those before? That works, jeeze, I should have been able to figure that one out on my own. Appreciate the info!

Could try these if you think they might help
BDGPL300HG, Set, Pliers, Hose Grip, Extended Reach, 3 pc.
or if like me, the harbor freight version
3 Piece Long Reach Hose Grip Pliers

 

[Frogwatch]

Re: Engine hose(s) removal,, help

Use a heat gun on the hose, very carefully with a fire extinguisher at hand. Get it soft and easy to remove.

 

[Tim R.]

Re: Engine hose(s) removal,, help

Sometime you can use a hose clamp positioned on the hose just beyond the barb. Tighten it and it will pinch the hose off the barb.

 

[kellysails]

Re: Engine hose(s) removal,, help

Nice ideas Tim & Frog, can't wait to try them out.

 

[hellosailor]

Re: Engine hose(s) removal,, help

Maybe polishing up the metal fittings, and then applying a little Teflon grease or something similar before reinstalling the hoses? That should stop them from sticking, but of course "sticking" is also "sealing".

 

[desert rat]

Re: Engine hose(s) removal,, help

Anything that helps you take the hose off next time will also help it come off unexpectedly.

 

[erps]

Re: Engine hose(s) removal,, help

I use a cotter pin puller to get hoses off. Put the point under the edge of the hose and run it around the barb. As you go around, you can get a little deeper each time until you can kind of get it under quite a bit and push it off the the tool while rotating the hose back and forth while pulling. I put a little grease on the fitting when putting them back on.

 

[Bene505]

Re: Engine hose(s) removal,, help

I use the flat edge of aregular screwdriver. Get it in there and twist, working my way around. IT's not a great experience though.

I believe anything that pushes it off, rather than pulls it off is best. Pulling actually decreases the diameter of the hose. Pushing increases it.

Regards,
Brad

 

[kellysails]

Re: Engine hose(s) removal,, help

I found two tools on Amazon that should do the trick. Thanks for all the info! I have them in my Boat wish list if anyone feels generous.

 

[Alex W]

Re: Engine hose(s) removal,, help

The hoses aren't meant to be removed on a regular basis. Have you considered putting a T with a valve in it so that you can easily drain and replace the coolant that way?

 

[justified]

Re: Engine hose(s) removal,, help

I would have to agree with Alex W. A "tee" fitting with a section of hose and a valve is what I use to use on my raw water feed so that I could easily winterize with proper anti freeze. The extended hose will also allow you to work in a open less confined space.
Peter

 

[kellysails]

Re: Engine hose(s) removal,, help

Yup, the thought did cross my mind. I will add the to the ever growing project list. I will get the tools regardless.

So would you go with a Groco solution? (well engineered but $$$$)
Any other product recommendations for this type Tee of application?

 

[gbgreen59]

Re: Engine hose(s) removal,, help

Use a heat gun on the hose, very carefully with a fire extinguisher at hand. Get it soft and easy to remove.

I used this method recently on several hoses. Once the rubber is soft, they pull right off. Works especially well when the temperature is really cold < 20F.

 

[Alex W]

Re: Engine hose(s) removal,, help

Sorry, I don't have any advice for the type of T. I assume there is a common well known good implementation.

I personally solved this problem by removing the water heater from my boat. It improved the boat in many nice ways, but I can also understand why not everyone is interested in doing so.

 

[djodenda]

Re: Engine hose(s) removal,, help

I found two tools on Amazon that should do the trick. Thanks for all the info! I have them in my Boat wish list if anyone feels generous.



Get the hose hook. I used to be an auto mechanic. Used them all the time to get hoses off. They work great!

 

[hellosailor]

Re: Engine hose(s) removal,, help

Actually, when you need to get a good grip on something that's just hard to grip?

Take a plain cotton work glove that fits snugly. Spray it with sprayment or similar spray adhesive, then dust it with fine sand or grit.

Let cure thoroughly. Now you've got a really good way to grip hoses, oil filters, all sorts of stuff.