fuel and oil hose clamps ?

[ToJo]

Is there a tool for installing plastic retainer straps on fuel and oil lines? If so, where can I find one. If not, what do you use after you cut off a plastic strap to replace a fuel or oil line?

 

[CATransplant]

Re: fuel and oil hose clamps ?

Me, I use stainless steel hose clamps. The only trick with them is not to overtighten. If you do, you'll crack the tubes they attach to if they're the plastic ones. Just snug 'em down.

 

[willamettejeff]

Re: fuel and oil hose clamps ?

Those retainer straps are really just electrical wire ties and you can get them and the tool to tighten them at you local hardware store in their electrical department. Cost for tool is about $9.

 

[Walker]

Re: fuel and oil hose clamps ?

Get the good electrical wire ties, not the cheap ones that come in the assortment package. The good ones have a stainless steel lock

 

[willamettejeff]

Re: fuel and oil hose clamps ?

Also, get the black UV ones not the white ones. The white ones deteriate much quicker when used outdoors.

 

[ToJo]

Re: fuel and oil hose clamps ?

Thanks Petty Officer 2nd Class and Lieutenant Commander. I salute both of you.

 

[OBJ]

Re: fuel and oil hose clamps ?

OR.....get some #6 Snap Clamps. You only need a pair of pliers to close them tight. #8 for the 5/16 fuel lines.