I need a better oil drain clamp
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These shitty *** auto whatever clamps aren't cutting it for my 1/2" oil drain line. I've looked around JEGS for a bit but can't find anything a little bit thicker and heavy duty that your typical autozone clamp. These little ******* don't tighten down hard enough and start spinning freely. I thought I remembered seeing hose clamps that were 3-4 times wider than your normal hose clamps....Thanks.
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Or build an AN line with reusable hose ends from summitracing. an-8 I think. I bought stainless steel hose for the heat protection up by the turbo. Straight on one end, 45* on the other, into 1/2npt-an8 adapters. The 45* had to be bashed to a 37* bend to clear the steering column.
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Try a t-bolt clamp. They're thicker too. Might be hard to find that small, but it's something to search for. NAPA also has "constant torque" clamps which can hold much better. The worm is also covered so it doesn't dig into the hose. Ask for those.
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They're kinda in between standard clamps and t-bolt clamps
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They're kinda in between standard clamps and t-bolt clamps
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Thermoplastic Clamp Offers Maintenance-Free Hose Connection - Clamps - Products | Gates Corporation maybe? I'm thinking about using these for my radiator hoses
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I was thinking about getting some of these:
FUEL INJECTION HOSE CLAMPS 10 PC.S FOR 3/8" ID FI HOSE : eBay Motors (item 200332310359 end time Mar-12-10 05:30:53 PST)
It says it has a clamping diameter of 9/16 to 5/8...which would meet my hose diameter of 1/2...
FUEL INJECTION HOSE CLAMPS 10 PC.S FOR 3/8" ID FI HOSE : eBay Motors (item 200332310359 end time Mar-12-10 05:30:53 PST)
It says it has a clamping diameter of 9/16 to 5/8...which would meet my hose diameter of 1/2...
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You can get that style of clamp at any auto parts store. They're generally referred to as fuel injection hose clamps. Certainly no reason to pay $10.45 for them and wait for shipping.
Not sure if they'll have the size you need. Even 5/8" seems pretty small to me for an oil drain line. Remember, those clamps are sized for the outside diameter of the hose.
Not sure if they'll have the size you need. Even 5/8" seems pretty small to me for an oil drain line. Remember, those clamps are sized for the outside diameter of the hose.
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Intercooler Pipe Fabrication - Silicone Intake Systems Auto Parts Seriously.
PTFE -10 Stainless steel hose: $3.99/ft AN Braided Stainless Steel Lines
-10 Straight end: $6.99/each Aluminum -10AN Fittings
-10 to 1/2" NPT (I THINK Thats the correct size NPT?) $3.99/each Nitrous Oxide Braided Stainless Steel Adaptor
Yahzee!!
$30.00 plus shipping for that **** to be securez. You get the point...
PTFE -10 Stainless steel hose: $3.99/ft AN Braided Stainless Steel Lines
-10 Straight end: $6.99/each Aluminum -10AN Fittings
-10 to 1/2" NPT (I THINK Thats the correct size NPT?) $3.99/each Nitrous Oxide Braided Stainless Steel Adaptor
Yahzee!!
$30.00 plus shipping for that **** to be securez. You get the point...
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Found these:
Constant-Torque Hose Clamp - PartsSystems
And the 1/2 fitting I have it already jb welded on the pan so there is no switching out fittings...
Constant-Torque Hose Clamp - PartsSystems
And the 1/2 fitting I have it already jb welded on the pan so there is no switching out fittings...
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