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Re: worm type fuel line clamps
Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:24:43 -0400
...Most say don't use worm clamps. Some say only use spring clamps, as they will stay tight as the hose contracts. Some say...
Re: worm type fuel line clamps
Historical mailing list - Mike
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:36:52 -0400
...worm type fuel line clamps Hi RE: replacing all of my fuel lines All advice that I've seen says to use clamps for...
Re: worm type fuel line clamps
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:51:52 -0500
...worm type fuel line clamps Okay, I've gotten lots of feedback (thanks). Most say don't use worm clamps. Some say only use...
worm type fuel line clamps
Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:14:50 -0400
...But, I just got my kit-o-parts and it has worm type clamps. Anybody think I should or shouldn't use the clamps...
Re: Fuel recovery system overhaul Parts
Historical mailing list
Thu, 17 Jun 1999 16:10:41 EDT
...However I do sell the stainless worm drive clamps that will clamp these smaller lines. Because the lines are not high pressure and because...
Re: worm type fuel line clamps
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:00:46 -0400
Raymond, actually the worm type is what you want. They are the only type of clamp I have found not to loosen over time...
Re: worm type fuel line clamps
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:40:56 -0700
...with worm clamps ... the ear clamps by Oetiker clamps clamp in a universal tension the worm style are excellent in a yard repaired garden...
Re: worm type fuel line clamps
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:36:54 -0500
...replacing all of my fuel lines >> >> All advice that I've seen says to use clamps for fuel-injection hose, >> and not the worm...
About Oetiker Clamps
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 24 Aug 2023 22:04:38 +0000
...Regarding "springy" hose clamps on water hoses, these things ARE superior over slotted worm-drive clamps in that they are self-adjusting as rubber...
Re: worm type fuel line clamps
Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:51:58 -0700
...replacing all of my fuel lines > > All advice that I've seen says to use clamps for fuel-injection hose, > and not the worm...
Re: Fuel Line Clamps
Historical mailing list
Mon, 7 Aug 2000 15:48:43 EDT
The only reason to go with the crip on clamps versus the worm style clamps would be that you wouldn't have to worry...
Re: fuel line clamps
Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
Sun, 27 Sep 1998 10:31:31 -0400
...I have noticed that you have to periodically tighten the worm-style clamps, but if you do that, they will be OK. Knowing my...
Re: Coolant hose clamp size and style
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Thu, 14 Dec 2023 09:44:53 -0800
Hi Eric, I think it's unlikely you will find the better kind of worm clamp that covers the worm-gear slots at a...
Re: fuel line clamps
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Sat, 26 Sep 1998 23:52:07 -0400
...a good one if you find the true marine grade clamp) worm style clamp. Don't overtighten these initially, snug enough just so the...
Re: worm type fuel line clamps
Historical mailing list - James V
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:57:25 -0700
...cares), and it included the above mentioned "smooth band type with nice fine pitch screw" clamps, not worm clamps. James 86 Syncro Westy, etc.
Re: Fuel recovery system overhaul Parts
Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
Thu, 17 Jun 1999 17:10:11 -0400
...However I do sell >the stainless worm drive clamps that will clamp these smaller lines. Because >the lines are not high pressure and because...
Re: worm type fuel line clamps
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:41:50 -0400
...The big reason why our kits and VC and the others are using this specific worm drive *clamp* is that they don't loosen...
Re: worm type fuel line clamps
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:11:46 -0500
...worm type fuel line clamps I think the reason the spring loaded clamps are preferred is that as the fuel tubing ages and hardens...
Re: Coolant hose replacement
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:29:44 -0400
Hi Scott, Really? Those spring clamps don't loosen off over time, or strip out like the worm-gear clamps. Yes, they are a...
Re: Fuel Line Clamps
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Mon, 7 Aug 2000 13:12:56 -0700
...The clamps I sell are not worm drive, but are a band style clamp (like > the crimp clamps) that is merely tightened with a...
Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:23:40 +0000
...Some worm drive clamps like the "zebra" brand clamps that you can buy at your local FLAPS are utter rubbish. I had one well...
Re: worm type fuel line clamps
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:00:39 -0500
...worm type fuel line clamps I don't even use those cheese-graters on my carbed engines -- definitely you want the fuel injection clamps...
Re: What kind of hose clamps do you use?
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Wed, 18 Dec 2002 10:17:24 -0500
...If you are going to go with a worm drive clamp I would go with clamps where the bands have rounded edges that are...
Re: About Oetiker Clamps
Historical mailing list - Jim Crews
Thu, 24 Aug 2023 18:47:43 -0400
...Regarding > "springy" hose clamps on water hoses, these things ARE superior over > slotted worm-drive clamps in that they are self-adjusting as rubber...
hose clamp reuse?
Historical mailing list - Marty Kulmus
Thu, 6 Apr 2006 09:07:34 -0700
...I want to use spring clamps rather than worm style clamps on the hoses. Can I reuse the clamps that are on the vehicle...
Re: Factory Hose Clamps
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Sat, 9 Jun 2012 08:04:10 -0400
...Because they seal much better, are lighter, are cheaper, don't damage hoses like common worm gear clamps, and for some purposes, like CV...
Re: 2.1 WBX eating coolant.
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Fri, 16 Aug 2002 08:10:54 -0700
...But only the worm gear clamps over some plastic pipes. After agonizing over the next step, I decided to reinstall the VW spring type...
Re: worm type fuel line clamps
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:24:02 -0700
...maybe 5 $ for proper socket to tighten worm drive clamps ... trusting your # 9 Lines mens pliers or a slot screw driver to tighten ... like...
Re: Coolant hose clamp size and style
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:51:11 -0500
...I was told to gete silicone appropriate worm clamps to supplement the spring clamps that are allowing some coolant drips. >> >> So, helpful folks, >> >> What...
Re: How can this be?
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Mon, 6 Jun 2005 00:08:36 EDT
...NET writes: << double wrap aircraft screw clamps. >> rrecardo, Are these also known as "lined" worm screw hose clamps? I get that type from a...
Re: worm type fuel line clamps
Historical mailing list - Geo
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:42:46 -0700
I don't even use those cheese-graters on my carbed engines -- definitely you want the fuel injection clamps. As I recall they're...
Re: worm type fuel line clamps
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:15:32 -0400
...Here it is for your > folks: > > The big reason why our kits and VC and the others are using this > specific worm drive *clamp...
Re: Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:45:24 -0800
...The curved cross section of the wire fits closer to the bead than the flat section of either the band or worm gear clamp...
Re: About Oetiker Clamps
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 24 Aug 2023 23:02:02 +0000
...Regarding "springy" hose clamps on water hoses, these things ARE superior over slotted worm-drive clamps in that they are self-adjusting as rubber...
Re: How can this be?
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Mon, 6 Jun 2005 00:02:03 -0500
rrecardo@WEBTV.NET writes: << double wrap aircraft screw clamps. >> <<Are these also known as "lined" worm screw hose clamps? I get that type from...
Re: worm type fuel line clamps
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:50:48 -0700
I think the reason the spring loaded clamps are preferred is that as the fuel tubing ages and hardens like some of us the...
Re: Fuel Line and Clamp Prices
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Sat, 31 Oct 1998 23:55:34 -0500
...I note the marine SST worm clamps are about the price of the galvanized clamp above, the regular SST worm clamps about $3 the...
Re: Head (gasket) fix
Historical mailing list - Mark Hudgik
Sat, 4 Apr 1998 06:57:45 -0500
...As to the spring clamps, can't help ya there, I prefer the stainless steel worm screw type. If they need to be adjusted...
Re: still getting gas fumes
Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
Fri, 2 Jun 2000 17:34:27 -0400
...I temporarily fixed that by slipping a piece of heater hose > over it and clamping it down with worm clamps. It seems pretty much...
Hose clamps
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 28 May 2011 15:39:49 -0700
...So I'll be plugging those two hoses with 5/8'' bolts secured with hose clamps. Are your generic hardware store worm-drive clamps...
Re: hose clamp reuse?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 6 Apr 2006 12:22:45 -0400
...I want to use spring clamps rather than worm > style clamps on the hoses. Can I reuse the clamps that are on the vehicle...
Re: coolant hose replacement, now spring clamps
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:41:21 -0800
...http://www.brewhaus.com/Hose_Clamp_3_4_p/40002305.htm From what I'm reading, these are superior clamps to the worm gear...
Re: coolant hose replacement, now spring clamps
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:59:05 -0500
...brewhaus.com/Hose_Clamp_3_4_p/40002305.htm > > >From what I'm reading, these are superior clamps to the worm gear type. > > True...
Re: Factory Hose Clamps
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 9 Jun 2012 05:45:04 -0700
...clamp is nearly indefinitely reusable .. > > Because they seal much better, are lighter, are cheaper, don't damage > hoses like common worm gear clamps, and...
Re: Head (gasket) fix
Historical mailing list - Austin
Sat, 4 Apr 1998 00:01:56 -0800
...clamps as used on newer vehicles is the only way to go (always applying compression as the rubber ages/relaxes, as opposed to worm...
Re: still getting gas fumes
Historical mailing list - Choreboy
Fri, 2 Jun 2000 11:18:22 -0700
...I temporarily fixed that by slipping a piece of heater hose over it and clamping it down with worm clamps. It seems pretty much...
Coolant hose clamp size and style
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 12 Dec 2023 22:02:34 -0500
...I was told to gete silicone appropriate worm clamps to supplement the spring clamps that are allowing some coolant drips. So, helpful folks, What...
Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
Sun, 29 May 2011 19:41:40 -0700
...http://www.newcoproducts.com/hose-clamps/norma-group2009/page8-12mm-worm-gear-clamp.htm These clamps are AWESOME. The previous clamps had a bad...
Re: Coolant hose replacement
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:08:47 -0700
...Coolant hose replacement > Hi Scott, > > Really? Those spring clamps don't loosen off over time, or strip out > like the worm-gear clamps. Yes...
Re: About Oetiker Clamps
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 24 Aug 2023 23:30:49 +0000
...Regarding "springy" hose clamps on water hoses, these things ARE superior over slotted worm-drive clamps in that they are self-adjusting as rubber...
Re: Changing Fuel Lines and Clamps - in Canada
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Thu, 21 Jun 2001 13:33:19 -0700
...About the worm clamps...Ken Wilford's kit from VANAGAIN has some nifty clamps that allow lots of clamping pressure without damaging the fuel...
Re: Coolant hoses fun
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 29 Jun 2024 13:23:25 -0400
VC sells special hose worm clamps. Any idea what makes the VC clamps they suggest for the Silicone hoses a good choice? Eric Caron...
Re: Hose clamps
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 29 May 2011 14:19:43 -0400
...So I'll be plugging those two hoses with 5/8'' bolts secured with hose clamps. Are your generic hardware store worm-drive clamps...
Re: Gas Tank Removal
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Mon, 22 Sep 1997 22:15:41 -0700
...I replaced all the compression >clamps with the worm type clamps (about 20 total). Does anyone have a >better method for dealing with those...
Re: Odometer/ tripometer broken
Historical mailing list - Richie Chunda
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 23:45:03 EDT
...Clamping rings which are a proper force fit on the hubs of the wormgear of a VDO odometer can be cut from the miniature...
Re: Coolant leak found but parts question
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Fri, 4 Nov 2022 07:27:50 -0700
...In locations where I found it too difficult to fit spring clamps, I used worm clamps with solid band, not the standard parts-store...
Re: Use These Spring Clamp Pliers?
Historical mailing list - Rob
Fri, 6 Jun 2014 20:44:36 -0500
...the one clamp, so far, >that is a PITA, is a worm gear type on a hose between oil cooler and >metal pipe (IIRC...
Re: Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:41:01 -0500
...the flat spring-type clamps? It seems to me that they're so much better than worm-type clamps over the long term that...
Re: Fuel Hose Clamps
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:13:26 -0400
...by > an ordinary hose clamp? > > Larry A. > Yes, I have seen hoses deeply cut by worm gear hose clamps that have open slots. The...
Re: coolant hose replacement, now spring clamps
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:34:21 -0800
...brewhaus.com/Hose_Clamp_3_4_p/40002305.htm > > > > >From what I'm reading, these are superior clamps to the worm gear type. > > > > True...