Corbin clamps

[Ski 61701]

I know these clamps are questionable, and I have one on my thermostat housing that keeps on weeping on me. Housing is clean and paint free, no major pitting on metal either. I bought the clamp kit from a reputable dealer, but I wonder if there is a known good brand of corbin clamps, if there is such a thing lol. I really dont want to use worm gear style clamps if I dont have to. Any suggestions would appreciated.

 

[texas69bee]

http://www.gates.com/products/autom...ooling-system/hose-clamps/powergrip-sb-clamps

 

[Ski 61701]

That is a neat concept and is what I need. Have you used them before with plain rubber hose? In reading the product description, it says use with silicone hose, not sure why they mention this, but I like the concept. Thanks for sharing

Just did a bunch of googling and it appears you can use them on rubber hoses, and that NAPA is the place to buy them in addition to mail order

 

[texas69bee]

I asked about them on this forum, got the thumbs up and bought them. Works great! No leaks.

 

[Mike67]

Have the gatorgrips on the 55 (10+yrs) and the 68 (2+ yrs) not a failure yet

 

[PRND21]

Have you tried any sealer? If you want to keep your Corbin clamps, I would use a little dab of non hardening permatex around the neck where the clamp will be. Silicone sealer doesn't work very well with coolant.

 

[mmissile]

I use trim-adhesive with Corbin clamps. Never had a leak.

 

[Ski 61701]

Have you tried any sealer? If you want to keep your Corbin clamps, I would use a little dab of non hardening permatex around the neck where the clamp will be. Silicone sealer doesn't work very well with coolant.

No I have not tried any. I was thinking about permatex #2 just a light coating of it on the neck. The gator sleeves are looking good at this point too. Thanks for everyone's insight with this.

 

[BLK 68 R/T]

The only problem I have ran into in the past with the Corbin clamp kits is they are designed to fit the stock hoses which are thicker than most all of the aftermarket hoses from the parts houses. You can buy the proper size clams at places like McMaster Carr that will fit the hoses and provide more clamping force.

 

[Ski 61701]

The only problem I have ran into in the past with the Corbin clamp kits is they are designed to fit the stock hoses which are thicker than most all of the aftermarket hoses from the parts houses. You can buy the proper size clams at places like McMaster Carr that will fit the hoses and provide more clamping force.

Thank you for the info, I will check McMaster out

 

[440beep]

Ace Hardware also has a wide variety of sizes.

Thank you for the info, I will check McMaster out

 

[coloradodave]

Love the Gates shrink clamps. Clean look but make sure you're done messing with the cooling system as they're not re-usable.

 

[Ski 61701]

Love the Gates shrink clamps. Clean look but make sure you're done messing with the cooling system as they're not re-usable.

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Those really look sharp on your motor, thanks for sharing

 

[WileERobby]

When servicing these cars since way back, I spread a little Indian head around the perimeter. No comebacks for leaks.