Hose clamps/fuel lines

[minibikegi]

In the marine industry we use radius compression ties, its basically a zip-tie with a radius on the clamp to offer a radial tension. factory on most product, looks better than a gear clamp, But yes. looks like a zip-tie. I cut them with razor for next guy (me) a wrong cut zippy is like razor blades on your knuckles.

 

[control4userguy]

This is the only "standard" clamp I know for fuel line . I guess I'm getting too old...
BTW, worm-gear clamps are for neanderthals.

 

[Sixpac440]

This is the only "standard" clamp I know for fuel line View attachment 85231 . I guess I'm getting too old...
BTW, worm-gear clamps are for neanderthals.

Just bought a box of those!

 

[Twid]

Don't forget the proper tool fellas!

 

[control4userguy]

^Right, I really need to start using the proper tool.

 

[control4userguy]

Type of Corbin clamp. I have a KD Tools 3978 but for some reason I always pick-up a set of duck-bill pliers for the job.

 

[Twid]

Don't forget the proper tool fellas!
View attachment 85234

Or

 

[pomfish]

Hate clamps and Don't use them at all on the clear gas lines. don't need them as long as the lines are new and soft.
It's not like the fuel is under pressure with gravity feed setups.
On the hard rubber ones I use the cave man screw ones, those spring things cut your hands and are not good when old.
YMMV
Later
Keith

 

[Twid]

Hate clamps and Don't use them at all on the clear gas lines. don't need them as long as the lines are new and soft.
It's not like the fuel is under pressure with gravity feed setups.
On the hard rubber ones I use the cave man screw ones, those spring things cut your hands and are not good when old.
YMMV
Later
Keith

Agreed.

 

[massacre]

Snap on makes "flush cut" wire snippers to leave a clean edge with nothing sharp to cut your hands and arms lol.
I guess a lot of companies make them now.

https://store.snapon.com/ELECTRONIC-SERVICE-PLIERS-AND-CUTTERS-E-SERIES--C629255.aspx

I think I have 2 hose clamps on the whole bike. 1 is for EGT sensor and 1 holds the carb on.

 

[Havasu Dave]

BTW, worm-gear clamps are for neanderthals.

They remain in use by the aviation industry and many certified engines come with them. They remain the proper clamp to use on fluid lines. That corbin clamp however is not, but fine for your Chevy or Lawn Mower Engine.

https://www.faa.gov/regulations_pol...craft/amt_handbook/media/FAA-8083-30_Ch07.pdf Page 7-22, and table 7-4 for torque specs.

 

[control4userguy]

^ The passage noted above relates to torquing of some undisclosed style of clamp, constant-torque, who knows.