Date:         Sat, 5 Jun 2021 23:12:33 -0600
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From:         OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: SPECIAL TOOLS
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        Also,, When I use these cutters I use them Parallel to the Clamp rather than Perpendicular or With the Crimp ~

Seems like Biting 90º to the Crimp gives the Cutter something softer to cut as opposed trying to cut that which has

already been mashed together hard ~

Thanks, I'll check them out. 

On Sat, Jun 5, 2021 at 10:53 PM OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net <mailto:OlRivrRat@comcast.net>> wrote:
        If the Nipple that the hose is connected has sufficient strength, the Pinched/Crimped part of the clamp

can be grabbed with pliers & twisted back & forth ’til it breaks ~

        I have cutters like this that can be handy to deal with pinch clamps >

https://www.lowes.com/pd/IRWIN-Cutting-Pliers/1003142326 <https://www.lowes.com/pd/IRWIN-Cutting-Pliers/1003142326>

> On 5 Jun , 2021, at 9:43 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com <mailto:jrodgers113@gmail.com>> wrote:
> 
> Thanks guys. You got me pointed in the right direction. Crimp clamps are indeed what I am dealing with. the beggars are from the factory and on every hose in the engine bay. This is going to be fun, changing all the engine bay hoses. The bloody things appear put on with the intent they would never come off. there is a tool to crimp them tight, but no way to remove them shOrt of cutting/grinding them off. And on fuel lines that's a no-no. ONE WRONG SPARK AND AND YOU'VE A HELL OF A BONFIRE FOR YOUR MARSHMALLOWS!.
> 
> Any suggestions?
> 
> On Sat, Jun 5, 2021 at 10:18 PM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com <mailto:jrodgers113@gmail.com>> wrote:
> I'm familiar with the spring clamps. I'm not familiar with these. They must be crimp clamps.
> 
> On Sat, Jun 5, 2021 at 7:53 PM OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net <mailto:OlRivrRat@comcast.net>> wrote:
>                 Hey John
> 
>         Are You referring to the Spring Clamps or the Crimp Clamps ~
> 
>                                                         ORR ~ DeanB
> 
> 
> > On 5 Jun , 2021, at 5:01 PM, Jimmy Johnston <inmytree1@GMAIL.COM <mailto:inmytree1@GMAIL.COM>> wrote:
> > 
> > Hi John,
> > 
> > you're looking for Spring Clamp Pliers...
> > 
> > https://www.amazon.com/ARES-71100-Flexible-Position-18mm-54mm/dp/B004GUN15G/ref=sr_1_23?dchild=1&keywords=spring+clamp+tool&qid=1622933864&sr=8-23 <https://www.amazon.com/ARES-71100-Flexible-Position-18mm-54mm/dp/B004GUN15G/ref=sr_1_23?dchild=1&keywords=spring+clamp+tool&qid=1622933864&sr=8-23>
> > 
> > Jimmy
> > Wilmington, NC
> > 
> > 
> > On Sat, Jun 5, 2021 at 6:47 PM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com <mailto:jrodgers113@gmail.com>> wrote:
> > 
> >> I have the original VW HOSE CLAMPS on my Carat. I need to remove them To
> >> put on new hoses. I know it takes a special tool to deal with these. I
> >> would simply cut them off but I'm pretty weak from all the surgeries done
> >> to the old bod in recent months.  I'm looking for one of these because of
> >> mechanical advantage. And don't even know what it is called. I would really
> >> like to get one. Can someone provide me with a lead for said device?
> >> 
> >> Thanks
> >>