Clampless Radiator hose

Has anyone used the radiator hose that requires no clamp? If so do they actually work?
Thanks!
Misfit

 

Ask yourself this question, "how would you get it back off if you needed to?"

We used to use clampless hose barbs when I was still working at the local news paper, they always leaked unless you clamped them and you had to cut the hose off of them so you always replaced the hose if you needed to pull one.

I guess that isn't a clampless radiator hose but it should give you some insite.

 

You talkin' about the heat shrink type hose ends ? - Mayor

 

Mayor- Yes That be the one. Do they work? and what is the PSI rating?

 

Got a couple in stock to use joining two pieces of hose for a lower rad hose for a 425 Buick in a Model A. Using a barbed connector inside the hose. Don't plan on being able to remove it in the future (requires cutting off and replacing). Will have a regular hose clamp on the water pump and rad ends. Just think it will make a neater connection between two pieces of hose to minimize the patched together look.

Not tested yet, but I don't think a reputable company like Gates would make something that doesn't work and another reputable company like So-Cal would sell them if they didn't work.

Canuck

 

You would think, eh?

I know what happens when I think thoughts like that....

 

They work well, get tighter with heat.

 

No shit. Gets me in trouble.

 

Hoping Tman is right, any other sites with reports indicated that they are good.

Worst case is I am out a couple of bucks and have to cut them off and replace with conventional clamps.

Best case is they will seal and last good and look almost as good as a one piece hose.

Canuck

 

I've used them on heater hose and no leaks.

 

I had to use one to make the upper hose on my Chevy. I used a piece of exhaust tubing inside the splice and it has held up very well.

*I should clarify that I just used one of these to splice two hoses together and not in lieu of a clamp at the hose connections.*

 

Clampless radiator hose clamps work great unless you need to remove them for some reason. They cannot be removed without destroying your hoses. Had them on my car and had a water pump leak. Had to change the water pump and hoses.

 

Thanks to everyone! I'm Going to give it a try.

 

I have used them on customers cars for about 7 years now, probably 40 or more of them. Never had a failure. The only real downside is if you need to remove them, you have to destroy them and buy new ones. I have also used them on gas tank filler necks.

 

What may I ask is the point, Is it a space issue?
Why not just use a clamp?

 

....this. Just a ploy to sell more hoses?

 

They work great, I've had them on the truck in my avatar for over12 years, and you can remove them without ruining the hose, the company that makes the clamps also sells a clamp cutting tool.

 

It gives a lot cleaner look than a hose clamp. Im contemplating running them on my roadster. - Mayor

 

Put them on my 32 after going to formed hoses. Only had two at the time so did bottom hose. The top hose had two clamps at the thermostat. I couldn't get the new hose to seal with two clamps. Finally got two more shrink fittings. No more leaks and as others have said they give a real clean look. Instructions said they will come off with a soldering iron. Shouldn't damage the hose if you are careful.

 

'Zactly! Sittin' by the side of the road...

 

They work for me. Found them cheaper at Speedway than anywhere else.

 

That would be the big disadvantage. Sooner or later one usually needs to change a waterpump, pull the radiator or change the thermostat and usually you take the hose loose when you do any of those. Not a big deal if it is planned maintenance and you intend to change the hose but being on the road and needing a special hose means that you have just had to cut your "special hose" to get it off.

 

In what way are these "traditional"?

 

I learned about them years ago from Cole. I have carefully removed them and saved the hoses. Always carry a couple steel clamps in your road box!

 

The same as your 350/350 with disks and power steering

 

I was thinking the same thing.... - Mayor

 

we use them all the time. I have never had a hose leak past one.
I have even chucked them up in a lathe and cut them down into 1/2 inch bands, those are still holding great.

make sure whatever you use them on has some lip or raised barb to help hold the hose on, and they will work great. I had a customer use them on my advice. He used them to join a fabricated stainless hose to the radiator and waterneck, and he did not have a bead on the stainless. it popped off.

 

we use them all the time. I have never had a hose leak past one.
I have even chucked them up in a lathe and cut them down into 1/2 inch bands, those are still holding great.

make sure whatever you use them on has some lip or raised barb to help hold the hose on, and they will work great. I had a customer use them on my advice. He used them to join a fabricated stainless hose to the radiator and waterneck, and he did not have a bead on the stainless. it popped off.

 

No thanks, I'll stick with the standard clamp on style.

 

You are such a fuddy duddy.