That is probably very good advice.

Jim

On Sat, Jan 12, 2013 at 6:23 PM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:

> If you choose any type of clamp that can be tightened via a screw mechanism
> - check them after several weeks and retighten.  I checked my stainless FI
> clamps I installed this past summer and found they needed two separate
> periods of tightening until they maintained their tightness.
>
> On Sat, Jan 12, 2013 at 3:40 PM, Mike B <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote:
>
> > The original Oetiker clamps are best for several reasons;
> > -Self-snugging abilities due to spring-tension
> > -No screw-thread holes to cut into hose soft outer rubber covering
> > -Rounded side edges to prevent cutting of hose
> >
> > The American screw-type clamps are the worst option for these very
> reasons.
> >
> > The fuel injection screw band clamps sold at Autozone, Advance Auto
> > Parts, etc are okay because the have no thread holes and rounded edges,
> > but aren't self-snugging.
> >
> > Oetiker clamps can be carefully loosened and removed and then installed
> > on new hose and re-tightened with either the correct Oetiker clamp tool,
> > or do like I do and use cheaper HF large end-nip pliers.
> >
> > Mike B.
> >
> > On 1/12/2013 4:26 PM, Jim Felder wrote:
> >
> >> I don't know. I think German clamps are part of the German car culture,
> >> mostly, and American clamps likewise. I don't think anyone has ever
> >> reported an engine fire based on the kind of hose clamps they use, but
> >> rather the condition of the rubber.
> >>
> >> That said, I use the German ones because they seem theoretically easier
> on
> >> the rubber under them. I have no proof of that.
> >>
> >> Jim
> >>
> >>
> >> On Sat, Jan 12, 2013 at 3:02 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
> >> scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>  it's not the best.
> >>> figuring you mean the common # 4 small american style hose clamp.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
>