Hose clamps

[BRONCO635]

Does anyone know where I can get more of these style oem ford later model hose clamps? I really like them. Just look so much cleaner that old worm style.


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[toddz69]

I'm sure new ones are available but those are something I'd grab at the junkyard myself.

Todd Z.

 

[BRONCO635]

That's what I was thinking just hate going there. Yard guys around here think they have gold plated products out there. Lol


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[blubuckaroo]

I was watching a car show on Saturday, I think it was "Sam's Garage" where he was claiming those spring types were better than the worm drive clamps. He said the worm drive would have an uneven clamp force, damaging the hose.
Makes sense.

 

[toddz69]

That's what I was thinking just hate going there. Yard guys around here think they have gold plated products out there. Lol


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Those fit in your pockets.....

Todd Z.

 

[bronconut73]

http://fcrcmachine.com/i-15917087-g...p-thermoplastic-hose-clamp-3-3-1-4-32979.html


If you like a clean look, these are hard to beat.

 

[jkskier]

Happy medium might be Oetiker clamps. Seems they're the recommended clamp for jet ski fuel lines, as I've been learning lately. Downside is you have to cut them off.

 

[eaglenest66]

Those fit in your pockets.....

Todd Z.

I thought the same thing!!;D tim

 

[eaglenest66]

Not sure what size you are looking for but I found some of the smaller ones at hardware stores like True Value or Ace. Maybe even homeport centers too!

 

[metal1]

McMaster-Carr has just about any type clamp or hard to find hardware

 

[Apogee]

http://fcrcmachine.com/i-15917087-g...p-thermoplastic-hose-clamp-3-3-1-4-32979.html


If you like a clean look, these are hard to beat.

X2...very clean look and uniform clamping force.

 

[Crush]

The two i used on mine leaked. Had to replace them with screw type. But they do look clean. Maybe new ones work better but i had no luck with used ones

 

[englewoodcowboy]

My vote is for the power grip. I have used them on my build and will be using them on all future builds.

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[RPM289]

My hatred for them comes from someone installing them when the engine is accessible in build line but NOT SO when in the vehicle!!!! I seem to always have fits getting pliers on (or remotely close) them to get them off!!! NEVER enough room!

 

[Petraszewsky]

Yep those Gates power grips are the way to go. Worm gears are a no go and the factory clamps are the next best thing to the Gates.

 

[Casey4wd]

Mcmaster Carr has them:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-hose-clamps/=132vuo1

 

[Slednut10]

The two i used on mine leaked. Had to replace them with screw type. But they do look clean. Maybe new ones work better but i had no luck with used ones

My experience with the spring style is they don't work well if a worm clamp was used previously and some of the less expensive hoses out there have a rather wide tolerance on the ID and the spring clamps don't stand a chance with a "loose" fitting hose. And yes, they are always in the wrong location when you need to take them off! I do prefer them especially when matched with other good quality components.

 

[savage]

I used these on my main hoses, they aren't as clean as the stock clamps. But they don't leak, a lot of are semi trucks use this style clamps, that's were I got the idea to try them on my 74.

 

[DirtDonk]

Did you actually check pricing at the dealer yet? I don't know about that part, but every once in awhile they have some crazy low pricing on stuff.
I now buy a lot of the little things for my Buick from the GM dealer. Trim, pieces, keys and cutting, clips and brackets, all come in at less than the auto parts stores and, in some cases, even less than the junkyards.

Very surprised the first time that happened, but it's been pretty consistent now for several years.
Hopefully Ford is following suit. But as always.... Your results may vary!

Good luck.

Paul