I read somewhere that manufacturers use the spring clamps for two reasons.
Ease of installation on the assembly line, and more important they "give"
and maintain the same clamping force over many years.  Stainless screw
clamps are stuck in one position and will not squeeze tighter if the
underlying tube changes size due to heat, cold, pressure, vacuum, or age.
My .02.
Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: "Terry Kay" <CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2001 9:16 PM
Subject: Re: Jed Clampet/<aka Radiator Clamps>

> Why even bother with the prehistoric spring type clamps, when the
> stainless screw type clamps are superior?
>
> What are you guys doing?
>
> Keeping the spring clamps for aesthetic value?
>
> That's all their worth---if your showing your Vanagon, they would be
> correct.
>
> ( Showing your Vanagon?
> Ah, ha, ha ,ha, ah, ha, ha, !!!)
>
> Love and Kisses,
>
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> Terry
> 74 Campmobile (Clementine)
> 85 GL
> 86 BMW 325 ES
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