At 02:46 PM 5/24/2000 -0700, you wrote: >I hate those spring clamps! Great for saving assembly time in the >factory, but a PITA for the mechanic. PITA - true
>Throw away the spring clamps when you replace the valve and use screw >type hose clamps. >Stuart MacMillan IMHObservation, spring clamps maintain a constant sealing force that self-adjusts for eventual rubber shrinkage, movement, etc; + they can't be overtightened (if sized properly), and provide full circle sealing. *Most* screw type hose clamps are over tightened upon initial installation, then aren't checked on a regular basis & re-snugged. There are full circle contact screw clamps available, & more rare still screw clamps that have a spring under the screw to maintain tension. Austin |
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