Not All Hose Clamps Are Created Equal

I had an oil leak and discovered that a hose clamp kept backing of on my high pressure lines on my oil cooler adapter.

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[TheSaturnV]

Good heads up, I'll be checking that from now on. Sorry, your pop isn't doing so well. God bless you.

[1968hambone]

@TheSaturnV

thx Saturn......it's a tough deal, but it's a part of life....tryin' to keep it all in perspective.

take care buddy....God bless you too...

[warchildren1]

I thought that Ideal was a good hose clamp. But with a good Matco nut driver I think you could strip out alot of them. Might try 2 clamps or cut a inch off the hose. There is a true hose clamp that would work. But its a little diffrent than the worm type you have. Hope it helps and that you are doing well with a possiable family loss man. I'am still here!

[1968hambone]

@warchildren1

thx for the feedback buddy and the support buddy.....good to hear from ya.

hope you are doing well!

[ncautoman57]

Everythings made cheap now for sure! I've had that problem before also..II wish I had stock piled clamps years.. LOL As you know we're still praying for you..Take care & God bless you and your family.

[1968hambone]

@ncautoman57

yes....yes....quality parts are extremely hard to find.

thx again for the prayers bro....God bless!

[inagod]

the better clamp is the stainless,non magnetic,look for tight spacing,you have a little more adjustment,also look for the flat band,no spacing all around,doesn't cut into hose,distributes the load evenly.I use fuel injection style,a full flat band and use a 1/4 drive to snug them a little bit past hand tighten.Run vehicle all day,next morning when cold,recheck and tighten,they contract and expand,like you said

[1968hambone]

@Chooman69

thx buddy.....this "speed bump" will pass like the rest of life's little surprises.....white-knuckles bro.

take care buddy!

[1968hambone]

@edzgarage

thx Ed.....prayers are always appreciated on this end.....

take care buddy!

[1968hambone]

@Indy452

i thought it was worth sharing, we "air-heads" encounter enough challenges....lol......thx for tunin' in buddy!