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Title: CT hose clamps
Post by: Louie on May 17, 2014, 11:43:52 AM

I am going to install silicone hoses on my Mustang. I am using constant torque hose clamps and was wondering how far to tighten them. I assume I should tighten until the spring starts to collapse but how far? Half way compressed?

Title: Re: CT hose clamps
Post by: jayb on May 17, 2014, 04:57:09 PM

Obviously you don't want to fully compress the spring, because then you've just got a regular hose clamp.  I'd say half way is about right...

Title: Re: CT hose clamps
Post by: Bullitt on May 18, 2014, 11:18:13 AM

You tighten with a torque wrench.  A spring half-compressed is nowhere near enough.

Torque setting should be stamped on the clamp, if not look it up.  Can range from 50 in-lbs to 125 in-lbs.

Josh

Title: Re: CT hose clamps
Post by: Louie on May 19, 2014, 11:35:31 AM

Thanks guys. Technology has ruined my seatofpants calibration.  :)