[C320-list] Needed - tips for replacing head and holding tank hoses

[Darrell]

I believe I purchased 13 ft of 1 1/2' hose and I had a a foot or two left 
over. That said I would remove the cabinet in the head (4 screws) and the 
cover above the cabinet ( 4 screws if it is the same as my hull #88). With 
these open and the cover off the holding tank area. you can measure the hose 
lengths and get a more accurate #. Other than that I flushed the tank a few 
times to make things a little cleaner to work with and used a heat gun on 
low setting (a hair drier or hot water may have the same effect) and a 
little dish soap and it went fairly smoothly no pun intended,

Darrell


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "WindSwept" <c320_windswept at sbcglobal.net>
To: "'C320-List'" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 6:33 AM
Subject: [C320-list] Needed - tips for replacing head and holding tank hoses


I have to do this task soon.  Realizing the potential unpleasant nature of 
the project, I wanted to find out what others experiences have been.  I am 
especially interested in any tips for making the job go smoothly.

A specific question I have is how much of the 11/2 inch diameter hose is 
required.  Its difficult to measure in advance since much of it is hidden. 
I don't want to start the job until I am certain I have the supplies 
necessary for reassembly.  However considering the cost of the hose I don't 
want to buy a lot more than I need.

Larry
WindSwept C320 #246