Where can I find quality hose clamps?
GarySport
my gas tank. It has an I.D. of 2" and is about 9" long. It had two old
clamps, each one consisting of two wires that were tightened with a screw. The
nut has deteriorated on one of them. So I plan to put 2 new clamps on with the
new hose. The only clamps I've seen at the usual places (AutoZone, Pepboys,
O'Reilly) have been the standard band clamp. Somewhere I read these flat bands
could cut into a rubber hose over time. Should I try to find a higher quality
clamp somewhere, and what stores would normally carry a higher grade clamp? (I
know the 3 above don't, at least around here.) Thanks.
GS
TOLYN9
expansion and contraction on a gas tank as you would on a radiator. Screw
clamps will work fine. Don't over tighten them
John Ings
wrote:
>I am replacing the rubber fuel filler hose that goes from my fuel pipe over to
>my gas tank. It has an I.D. of 2" and is about 9" long. It had two old
>clamps, each one consisting of two wires that were tightened with a screw. The
>nut has deteriorated on one of them. So I plan to put 2 new clamps on with the
>new hose. The only clamps I've seen at the usual places (AutoZone, Pepboys,
>O'Reilly) have been the standard band clamp.
There's nothing wrong with the standard band clamp. They use them on
aeroplanes. Take note that there are two kinds though, the cheap ones
and the more expensive stainless steel kind. The stainless steel ones
won't be a rusted impossibility if you ever have to remove them at
some future date.
Paul A.
> I am replacing the rubber fuel filler hose that goes from my fuel pipe over to
> my gas tank. It has an I.D. of 2" and is about 9" long.
Gary - What are you planning to use for replacement hose? Reason I
ask is because if OEM is not available, it may be tough to locate
gas-resistant hose in that big an I.D. I've done lots of these, and
always use Marine-Tex hose. If you have trouble locating something
appropriate in your area, you can try Potomac Rubber 1-800-WORKS4U.
--Paul
Bob Paulin
Auto Parts stores in three-foot sticks.
It is NOT cheap!! Approximately $6/foot.
But it IS the correct hose to use.
You may or may not be able to buy it by the foot from your local NAPA
store.
Bob Paulin - R.A.C.E.
Chassis Analysis Services
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Nate Nagel
I think band clamps should be fine but for a gas filler all stainless
might be a nice touch because I'm guessing that they are under the car
and exposed to all sorts of nastiness. I am lucky enough to have a
hardware store nearby that specializes in fasteners for marine
applications, they have all stainless hose clamps for not much more
than the regular ones that you get at the parts store.
good luck
nate
Dick C
Try an idustrial supply house for high quality clamps, or a marine
supply house. And the screw clamps are the better quality type. Stainless
steel is the best, of course. Won't corrode. A marine supply will probably
have high quality hose also. What they sell usually haves to survive
years of salt water use, and that is highly corrosive.
>
> GS
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Bob Paulin
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> Try an idustrial supply house for high quality clamps, or a marine
> supply house. And the screw clamps are the better quality type. Stainless
> steel is the best, of course. Won't corrode. A marine supply will
probably
> have high quality hose also. What they sell usually haves to survive
> years of salt water use, and that is highly corrosive.
>
Being able to withstand corrosive elements such as salt and water is
absolutely no indication that a hose can survive exposure to petroleum
products.
GarySport
>What are you planning to use for replacement hose? Reason I
>ask is because if OEM is not available, it may be tough to locate
>gas-resistant hose in that big an I.D. I've done lots of these, and
>always use Marine-Tex hose. If you have trouble locating something
>appropriate in your area, you can try Potomac Rubber 1-800-WORKS4U.
>--Paul
>
Thanks, but I called around and both O'Reilly and NAPA carry it and cut it to
sell by the foot. You have to be careful though. The type that one store
first tried to sell me was not rated for gasoline.
GS
GarySport
>"Gas filler hose" is available in standard gas filler sizes through NAPA
>Auto Parts stores in three-foot sticks.
>It is NOT cheap!! Approximately $6/foot.
You wish!! I did get mine at NAPA where it was $13.99 per foot here in the
Dallas area. Ouch!
GS
GarySport
> if OEM is not available, it may be tough to locate
>gas-resistant hose in that big an I.D. I've done lots of these, and
>always use Marine-Tex hose.
On these 2" fuel filler hoses, do people usually apply some kind of sealant
like Hymolar at the connections? If so, will it still be easy to get the hose
off in the future if necessary? Thanks.
GS
Bob M.
"GarySport" <gary...@aol.comjknnot> wrote in message
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> O'Reilly) have been the standard band clamp. Somewhere I read these flat
bands
> could cut into a rubber hose over time. Should I try to find a higher
quality
They can, but how much?
The OEM clamps probably have a "rolled" edge on them to prevent the clamp
from cutting into the hose. As the hose expands & contracts over time, it
could cause the rubber around a standard flat clamp to be cut in to by the
clamp.
If you plan on having it for only another year or two, then it probably
doesn't matter. But if you want to hang on to it for a while, I'd go with
the rolled edge clamps.
Rajsircar
the spring type clamp cracked at highway because of the constant expansion. I
replaced all spring type clamps on high pressure hoses with the screw type
purchased at a hardware store (ACE). Get the one that has a hex head instead of
the standard slot or philips screw.
Powell E. Barber
I would also suggest that you find the type that have the solid band
underneath to prevent the hose from extruding through the holes in the
band that mate with the threads of the screw. We use this type for our
rubber vacuum lines at the lab. I purchased them from McMaster-Carr but
I'm almost certain that MSC (www.mscdirect.com) or W.W. Grainger
(www.grainger.com) would carry them as well.
Powell
Dick C
Uhh, yeah. Sorry. What I meant is that the hose clamps will be made to
withstand the corrosive elements. Of course, the fuel hoses they sell will
be made to withstand petroleum products.
Rex B
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|>> Try an idustrial supply house for high quality clamps, or a marine
|>> supply house. And the screw clamps are the better quality type.
|Stainless
|>> steel is the best, of course. Won't corrode. A marine supply will
|> probably
|>> have high quality hose also. What they sell usually haves to survive
|>> years of salt water use, and that is highly corrosive.
Parker-Hannifin/Ideal makes nearly all the commonly available worm-gear clamps.
They offer at least 6 grades, at graduated prices from cheap to not-so-cheap.
The difference is in how much is made of stainless - band (always), gear housing
(midgrade and better), and screw (only SS in the best grade). The very low-end
clamps have a slightly narrower band and/or no hex head on the screw..
So either find an independent store that services commercial accounts
primarily, or a good marine supply. A racer supply is also good, perhaps even
best of all. Then look the clamp over closely, some are marked as to whether
they are all SS or not.
Most stores, and most distributors, buy the low-price clamp unless they have
HD or fleet customers that know the difference and demand the best.
Last I looked, Gates brand clamps where better quality at the low end than
Ideal.
Rex in Fort Worth