Someone asked the other day, and I just happened to have a sample of a fuel line hose I cut off recently that had both the correct flat-style FI hose clamp on one end, and the incorrect serrated-style hose clamp on the other. I dont know how long these clamps were installed (PO not me) but this is the resultant carnage...
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Jeff, I'm as dumb as a post when it comes to auto stuff but we use the "wrong" clamps in plumbing and air applications all the time without catastrophic failures, I don't understand how deforming the outer ply endangers the connection, even the "flat" clamp deformed the outer ply but in both pictures the inner ply(s) seemed to be ok....what am I missing...I have several of these clamps on my car.
What your missing is gas leaks caused by the hose getting loose as the hose squeezes and cuts its way through the serrated hose clamp. The flat OEM clamp although deforms the rubber hose lets no materal pass through it thus way less chance of gas leak or fire.
QUOTE (DJsRepS @ Sep 18 2005, 05:26 PM) |
What your missing is gas leaks caused by the hose getting loose as the hose squeezes and cuts its way through the serrated hose clamp. The flat OEM clamp although deforms the rubber hose lets no materal pass through it thus way less chance of gas leak or fire. |
My next project is to R&R all my fuel lines 100%. I can not find a source of FI clamps from my FLAPS that are stainless. Where can I find some? Eddy
It looks to me like the hose clamps were tightened too much (too tight).
QUOTE (smooth_eddy @ Sep 18 2005, 04:57 PM) |
My next project is to R&R all my fuel lines 100%. I can not find a source of FI clamps from my FLAPS that are stainless. Where can I find some? Eddy |
a buck a piece @ the bird? no way. eddy, buy them by the box @ Williams Oil Filter Service in tacoma. fuel line too.
k
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Thanks Kevin... Eddy
QUOTE (rhodyguy @ Sep 19 2005, 03:51 AM) |
a buck a piece @ the bird? no way. eddy, buy them by the box @ Williams Oil Filter Service in tacoma. fuel line too. k |
for locals...WOFS also has the correct belts for the alt. 2 belts, 30 clamps, and 25' of hose was $105 and change. the per foot cost on the fl was still cheaper than the bird + no shipping costs. i asked if there would be a futher price break if i bought larger quantities. the answer was yes. is there any market for a correct clamp and hose package (not cut to length), postage (priority mail) included in the price? yes, i would make a few bucks for my time, gas, purchasing, and mailing.
k
QUOTE (rhodyguy @ Sep 19 2005, 03:51 AM) |
a buck a piece @ the bird? no way. eddy, buy them by the box @ Williams Oil Filter Service in tacoma. fuel line too. k |
you are mistaken. the edges are rolled up. the camera goes out of focus when i zoom in. so it's hard to see. next comment.
k
QUOTE (rhodyguy @ Sep 19 2005, 07:20 AM) |
you are mistaken. the edges are rolled up. the camera goes out of focus when i zoom in. so it's hard to see. next comment. k |
QUOTE (Air_Cooled_Nut @ Sep 18 2005, 05:05 PM) |
It looks to me like the hose clamps were tightened too much (too tight). |
QUOTE (rhodyguy @ Sep 19 2005, 10:20 AM) |
you are mistaken. the edges are rolled up. the camera goes out of focus when i zoom in. so it's hard to see. next comment. k |
they get plenty tight on the Gates fuel line.
k
QUOTE (Mark Henry @ Sep 19 2005, 07:41 AM) |
I've tried those clamps and found they didn't clamp hard enough...you could still spin the hose on the fitting. Maybe they work on non-OEM hose but they suck on OEM. I haven't tried them yet but you can get the screw type with a teflon cover...Right now I have enough good wurth clamps for my needs. |
i usually get mine clamps at the local Pick Your Part where they are...eehhumm....FREE.
-Mike D.
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