Ace also has a tremendous selection of nuts and bolts. Thanks for the suggestion.I've used the factory style clamps also and no problems. If you have them in NY, Ace Hardware has a wide selection of this style clamp, so if need be, you can find that slightly smaller, but perfect fit, clamp.
Thanks. Important info!I’ve used them no problems on many cars and driven many on road trips. I’ve heard that the new ones you buy need to have the size stamped into the clamp. The clamp with no size stamped into them are the problem leaker clamps.
I have some extras and I looked them over, they all have the size stamped onto them.
Have a pair of spring clamp pliers somewhere in my Snapon box. Just need to find them. Been a while.I installed them on my 69 Dart to keep it original looking. One area that kept dripping was the lower radiator hose where it leaves the pump. So I added a regular screw hose clamp, it's tucked up and hard to see. If I spray paint the clamp, flat black, it would disappear down there.
If you plan on using the old style spring clamps, get yourself the special pliers, it makes placement so much easier.
Have a pair of spring clamp pliers somewhere in my Snapon box. Just need to find them. Been a while.
It seems all more age and they work the rest is up to you.I'm trying to keep the engine compartment as stock looking as possible. These clamps came on the car. Question: Anybody had good/bad luck using these style clamps, assuming all the hoses are new and coolant inlets and outlets are in good condition.
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Ive used these clamps with great success. They are called CORBIN CLAMPS. B4 installing a hose, be it a heater hose or a radiator hose, insure that the fitting is round and not distorted. I coat the hose's ID with Permatex Hi-tack sealant, have the Corbin clamp installed on the hose, an inch or so back from the installed position and slip the hose over the fitting, then expand the clamp using Corbin clamp pliers, and slip it over the fitting, positioning the clamp approximately 1/2" from the end of the hose, then releasing the the clamp. I've not experienced a leak. The Hi-tack sealant provides a flexible seal that will prevent a leak.I'm trying to keep the engine compartment as stock looking as possible. These clamps came on the car. Question: Anybody had good/bad luck using these style clamps, assuming all the hoses are new and coolant inlets and outlets are in good condition.
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Thanks Bob. Good tip.Ive used these clamps with great success. They are called CORBIN CLAMPS. B4 installing a hose, be it a heater hose or a radiator hose, insure that the fitting is round and not distorted. I coat the hose's ID with Permatex Hi-tack sealant, have the Corbin clamp installed on the hose, an inch or so back from the installed position and slip the hose over the fitting, then expand the clamp using Corbin clamp pliers, and slip it over the fitting, positioning the clamp approximately 1/2" from the end of the hose, then releasing the the clamp. I've not experienced a leak. The Hi-tack sealant provides a flexible seal that will prevent a leak.
Just my opinion of course.
BOB RENTON
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