Re: BigKev's 1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe Sedan
Posted by 55PackardGuy On 2009/5/6 23:44:10
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Very good point, and you're probably right. Hadn't thought of the hose OD factor. Another argument against those one-piece springs.
Owen,
Do you happen to have pics of Sherman-type and Wittek type clamps? The names are not familiar to me. Also, some might not be familiar with the "double-wire" type, (which might have a clever name, too).
Don't mean to make work for you, but thought it might be a nice addition to the thread, as long as we're at it.
BigKev,
Please let us know if the Permatex #2 works for you. It's basically like putting "stop-leak" where it does the most good.
As far as judging goes, I would imagine that a puddle of antifreeze under the vehicle counts more points off than a "non-period-correct" hose clamp. Like there's such a thing as a bona-fide OEM hose clamp!
HH56 wrote:
One possibility on the spring clamps being tight is I'd bet the hose is a mite thinner today than it was yesterday--and there also seems to be a variation between store brands as well. Just like lumber--3/4 plywood is actually 1 or 2 64ths less..
Very good point, and you're probably right. Hadn't thought of the hose OD factor. Another argument against those one-piece springs.
Owen,
Do you happen to have pics of Sherman-type and Wittek type clamps? The names are not familiar to me. Also, some might not be familiar with the "double-wire" type, (which might have a clever name, too).
Don't mean to make work for you, but thought it might be a nice addition to the thread, as long as we're at it.
BigKev,
Please let us know if the Permatex #2 works for you. It's basically like putting "stop-leak" where it does the most good.
As far as judging goes, I would imagine that a puddle of antifreeze under the vehicle counts more points off than a "non-period-correct" hose clamp. Like there's such a thing as a bona-fide OEM hose clamp!
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