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BillCNC · 03-07-2018, 07:12 PM

Hello All,

Well, I'm at the end of my chassis rebuild. Everything is ready to go, ... 3 new Red Stripe Hoses, a new Tube w/ new Water Drain with 6 new clamps.

As I am filling up the radiator in anticipation to hear her run again, water is leaking from the 4 lower clamps and wouldn't yeah know it, right onto the dip stick, ... like their sealed. Anyhow, I'm assuming the upper hose will leak as well.

All clamps are tightened to the point just shy of stripping the screws. Correct diameter clamps are used (4 smaller, 2 larger).

Can one somehow shrink the hose diameter, if not, ... does Autozone, O'Reilly Auto parts or Napa have something that can be used?

Regards
Bill

03-07-2018, 07:12 PM	#1
BillCNC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: SoCal Desert Posts: 842	Water Hoses Hello All, Well, I'm at the end of my chassis rebuild. Everything is ready to go, ... 3 new Red Stripe Hoses, a new Tube w/ new Water Drain with 6 new clamps. As I am filling up the radiator in anticipation to hear her run again, water is leaking from the 4 lower clamps and wouldn't yeah know it, right onto the dip stick, ... like their sealed. Anyhow, I'm assuming the upper hose will leak as well. All clamps are tightened to the point just shy of stripping the screws. Correct diameter clamps are used (4 smaller, 2 larger). Can one somehow shrink the hose diameter, if not, ... does Autozone, O'Reilly Auto parts or Napa have something that can be used? Regards Bill