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grumpin

Re: Hose Clamps

I've never used them but have thought about getting them.

https://www.lislecorp.com/specialty-tools/flat-band-hose-clamp-pliers

or,

https://www.lislecorp.com/specialty-tools/17300-flexible-hose-clamp-tool

Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona

Gary Lewis

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Interesting, Dane. I don't think the first ones would get down in that space, although the cable one would.

But looking at the clamps I have I'm wondering about going a different direction. I have the clamps shown below, although they are still not constant tension. So is it the constant tension that is needed?

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

grumpin

Re: Hose Clamps

Those are nice looking clamps!

I ended up putting worm gear clamps back on the Xterra when I did the head gaskets for the same reason, lack of room and reach for tools to remove and install the constant tension clamps.

Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona

85lebaront2

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In reply to this post by Gary Lewis

Those are the style I use on the Lebaron fuel lines due to the pressures involved (55 psi static, rising to 70 psi at 15 psi boost).

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JimJam300

Re: Hose Clamps

I also used those types on my fuel lines. I don't know if they can get loose like worm-drive clamps but you can tighten them down much harder without damaging the hose and they seal evenly.

I've heard constant tension is for reliability during heat cycling causing hose to shrink or expand.

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Gary Lewis

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In reply to this post by 85lebaront2

I also have the clamps shown below, which are Oetiker-style clamps and were the only ones that would hold the air hoses on the on-board air system on Big Blue given that the pressure goes to 200 psi. I tried those EFI style clamps shown above, but they just wouldn't hold at that pressure.

But there's no way to get that tool down in there to pinch them. So I think I'll use the EFI clamps.

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Machspeed

Re: Hose Clamps

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I never got around to responding to this thread regarding the constant tension hose clamps. Indeed, I ordered them but could not get them on with any available pliers that I have. At least, not the larger clamps for the radiator hoses. Appropriate tool cost $60 and I just could justify the expense. I merely tightened the OEM clamp which seemed to alleviate my leak.

And Gary, as you mentioned, I don't think the constant tension clamps would be right for the higher pressures of your power steering lines. I believe you're on the right path though with what you're looking at.

John

"Blackie" - 1986 F150 4x4 - Mildly warmed over 351W HO - Original owner

Gary Lewis

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Thanks, John. Both for the update as well as the support for the direction.

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