Radaitor hoses

[forever4]

Originally Posted by JtownJoe

What would have been the purpose of the red strip?

See the link:

http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/RadiatorHoseConstruction.htm

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[springerpete]

Speaking of hoses, I find that the original style clamps tend to corrode quite quickly. Does anyone know of a source for clamps that will last without crudding up ?

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by springerpete

Speaking of hoses, I find that the original style clamps tend to corrode quite quickly. Does anyone know of a source for clamps that will last without crudding up ?

I replated my original clamps by using the Caswell Home Plating kit with "Copy-Cad", which is actually zinc, and the clamps have stayed nice for many years. I like to take an oily rag and wipe over my plated parts once a year.

[CarlG]

Originally Posted by springerpete

Speaking of hoses, I find that the original style clamps tend to corrode quite quickly. Does anyone know of a source for clamps that will last without crudding up ?

These are not for everyone, but most of the guys in our club have gone to this clamp. No rust, no leaks, etc, etc.

[SeaSlugs]

Originally Posted by CarlG

These are not for everyone, but most of the guys in our club have gone to this clamp. No rust, no leaks, etc, etc.

Ive thought about those - I cant get the original style to seal up so to speak. Sometimes they do other times i need 2 clamps...