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The Cars => 1967 Shelby GT350/500 => Topic started by: B Devlin on August 01, 2019, 06:58:47 PM

Title: Tower Style Hose Clamps
Post by: B Devlin on August 01, 2019, 06:58:47 PM
Folks,

How well do the tower style hose clamps work?

Since they're correct, I believe, for the GT 500 heater and radiator hoses, I bought a set from Marty Auto Works. Now that I'm looking at them, I'm wondering how well they seal.

The car is a driver and I don't want leaky water hose connections.

Thanks,
Bill
Title: Re: Tower Style Hose Clamps
Post by: Chris Thauberger on August 01, 2019, 07:17:17 PM
My opinion they are a better design than the worm gear style clamp.

I have them on my car and have no leaks.

Chris
Title: Re: Tower Style Hose Clamps
Post by: CSX 3183 on August 01, 2019, 07:19:06 PM
I have had them on my car for 8 years, although in 8 years, I've only put on about 500 miles..  They work perfectly.
Title: Re: Tower Style Hose Clamps
Post by: B Devlin on August 01, 2019, 08:25:28 PM
Thanks, guys. That's what I was hoping to hear. I appreciate the feedback.

Bill
Title: Re: Tower Style Hose Clamps
Post by: KR Convertible on August 05, 2019, 02:10:39 PM
Be careful if you use a socket or wrench to tighten them.  The screws will twist right off!  Ask me how I know!     :o
Title: Re: Tower Style Hose Clamps
Post by: 1967 eight barrel on August 12, 2019, 07:23:19 PM
Yes, they twist if you don't pay attention not to mention being a royal PITA to remove. I twisted one on the water pump to intake and I had to go get another set of clamps and water pump gaskets on my FE.

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