Thanks Guys....
Project completed...I cut the hoses 2" back from where they met the tubes as to not crush the tubes with the pressure of cutting, then i cut the hose lengthways towards the tubes until I had some separation and then I just followed that. Then peeled em.
Thanks
Cletis
Bill
Bill numero dos
Bill number 3

Next question:

where did my heater come from? My service manual does not have any info and the back of the unit is stamped "Harrison 11 57"

Thanks,
brian