I always stick a pick, awl or small screwdriver in and wiggle it open.  They
can then be re-used by crimping them with end nippers (or the proper tool).

Mike B.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Collum" <collum@VERIZON.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 7:32 PM
Subject: Re: How do I remove these clamps???

>I use large side cutters (wire cutters).
>
> Mike
>
>
>
> Malcolm Stebbins wrote:
>> Is there a trick to removing these clamps?
>>
>> http://picasaweb.google.ca/mstebbins/Vanagon/photo#5071982140890273234
>>
>> I guess I could use a hack-saw.  FWIW, I do not need to save the hose.
>>
>> Thanks.   Malcolm
>>
>>
>>
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