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I am planning to replace both brass tubes on this 13’ BW and am dealing with a badly deteriorated brass tube on the 14” main drain. Can anyone offer suggestions to remove this piece.

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I use a dremel w/ a cutting blade to cut the brass tube from the inside and then twist and pull from the outside. The o-ring on the outside might need to be cut with a razor knife to make it easier to remove the tube.

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After cutting the inside with a cutoff wheel drivel use a deep well socket to tap it out a little so you can grab it. Even though you get the exact measurements of the size of the new tube you have to be very careful flaring the tube because the Oring will pop out. If it's too long it could squeeze the inside and the drain plug won't go in. All I can say is good luck!

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Macci - I'll be doing the same w/ my 1992 13' soon. Do you know the lengths of both tubes?

I need to purchase but am unsure how long each tube needs to be (prior to cutting/flaring the ends).

Thanks!

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I used schedule 40 pvc. Sanded the outside to fit , tapped out old brass with pvc then left pvc in as replacement for brass. I covered pvc in epoxy before I tapped it in place. 3/4 " if memory serves me.

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The length of the tube is a little over 12" but when you order it comes in 14 or 15". There is a lot of information online about how to do it. There is some info about using PVC but I wouldn't recommend it. Going back to factory specs always seems the best. I will tell you that I used the flaring tool but had to purchase a threaded rod to make up the length. The hard part was the angle not purpandicular to the tool. I ordered the tool from Twin Cities Marine. Make sure you heat the tube first. These are all suggestions to think about. Good luck.