Hose Clamps

[TOMRR]

I change my clamps from the band style to the wire type, No issues so far , but I do not have the confidence that I had with the band type . Was just wondering if and one puts a sealant of ant kind such as shellac or other type to insure a good seal .

Thanks Tom C.

 

[JimKueneman]

Wire type are superior, equal pressure around the entire diameter. I regard the worm gear type hose clamps in the same category as scotch locks for wires….

 

[texas69bee]

Has anyone tried these?
http://www.jegs.com/i/Gates/465/32954/10002/-1

 

[Vermont Rock]

One of the problems with worm gear clamps is that they can tear or rip the hose, causing problems later. I just bought my first set of wire clamp pliers after years of having the clamps fly across the garage while using regular pliers.

 

[SublimeSixpack]

Have never used any type of sealant when installing new hoses and the stock type clamps, and have never had any issues.

 

[Mike67]

Has anyone tried these?
http://www.jegs.com/i/Gates/465/32954/10002/-1

I use them almost exclusively. No problems yet, started using them on my father in-laws 55, no issues yet. So I when I built my wife's car I did not want just a hose so I built a hard line coupled with the Gatorgrips over a small piece of hose....works great...only drawback is its a one shot deal....
This pic shows the mock up but I had not installed the Heatshrink yet....

 

[Mike67]

Saw this on a car show looked pretty cool...kind of expensive unless you are doing a bunch of hoses....
http://www.clamptitetools.net

 

[Car Nut]

Saw this on a car show looked pretty cool...kind of expensive unless you are doing a bunch of hoses....
http://www.clamptitetools.net

Saw the same tool, it's nice you do not need to remove the hose to use it.

 

[XMAN JR]

That's all my dad uses on his old cars. Never had a problem plus that's what the factory used.

 

[superfragl]

Has anyone tried these?
http://www.jegs.com/i/Gates/465/32954/10002/-1

I use these. Never leaks.

 

[YY1]

I used to hate spring clamps and love screw clamps.

Now I love spring clamps and hate screw clamps.

This tool changed my life-

 

[WileERobby]

I've always changed TO Corbin clamps... for over 45 years & my clamp plier is just as old (although not really required, a long time ago I got in a habit of swiping a very thin coat of indian head on the inside, as I did that to fix a seepage on a customers car many moons ago...)

 

[Cranky]

I like the Clamptite tool and have been doing it without the tool. Works ok but not as good as using it I'm sure.

 

[Lionized]

I've always changed TO Corbin clamps... for over 45 years & my clamp plier is just as old (although not really required, a long time ago I got in a habit of swiping a very thin coat of indian head on the inside, as I did that to fix a seepage on a customers car many moons ago...)

I've been thinking about switching to these clamps for a while. Never liked the look of the Wormscrew or the way they bit into the hose. The Corbin just look...right.

 

[Mike67]

Here's the Gatorgrips installed.


View attachment 356720

 

[Cranky]

Small block Mustang?

 

[Mike67]

You are correct sir! 68 non FB....

 

[superfragl]

Here's the Gatorgrips installed.

I like those not only because they work good, they also look good.

 

[texas69bee]

So if you have a hose that is 2.25 OD, do you buy the Gaters that go from 2.25-2 or the 2.5-2.25?

 

[superfragl]

for lower rad. hose I bought this one
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stor...&submodel=&engine=&Nrpp=&No=&persistYmm=false