Worm gear hose clamps
#1
11-15-08, 10:20 PM
Worm gear hose clamps
What can I use as a replacement hose clamp from oem hose clamps. The standard replacement worm gear clamps stink!
They have to be tightened in the fall when outside temps drop because of leaking........oem types don't leak (the compression spring type).
Are the compression spring hose clamps available at the local auto parts store?
What do you hp muscle car guys use on your 500 HP big blocks to prevent leakage at the hose clamps?
They have to be tightened in the fall when outside temps drop because of leaking........oem types don't leak (the compression spring type).
Are the compression spring hose clamps available at the local auto parts store?
What do you hp muscle car guys use on your 500 HP big blocks to prevent leakage at the hose clamps?
#2
11-16-08, 04:39 AM
Never had a problem with a quality stainless steel worm gear clamp. Get one with either a 1/4" or 5/16" hex drive. You can get them tighter than with a regular screw head. I would never reuse an OEM clamp once it has been removed. I just don't think they have the spring power to hold. Just an opinion.
#3
11-24-08, 04:41 PM
clamps
Originally Posted by Mackey
What can I use as a replacement hose clamp from oem hose clamps. The standard replacement worm gear clamps stink!
They have to be tightened in the fall when outside temps drop because of leaking........oem types don't leak (the compression spring type).
Are the compression spring hose clamps available at the local auto parts store?
What do you hp muscle car guys use on your 500 HP big blocks to prevent leakage at the hose clamps?
They have to be tightened in the fall when outside temps drop because of leaking........oem types don't leak (the compression spring type).
Are the compression spring hose clamps available at the local auto parts store?
What do you hp muscle car guys use on your 500 HP big blocks to prevent leakage at the hose clamps?
