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Dr_Snooz:
Anyone have a source for hose clamps that don't suck? All I can find are the garbage ones that strip out and/or come loose. I found the 1-ton 2 qts low on oil the other night because a hose clamp on the cooler line had come loose. Then it stripped out when I tightened it. I found a half dozen other loose and leaking clamps before I was done. This is a fairly new 454, so I've gotta get this handled.

ehjorten:
Constant Tension Clamps are probably your best bet: https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Constant-Tension-Hose-Clamps-s/670.htm

For Screw Type clamps, if you can find made in USA ones they will be better than the others.

Norma Group makes good product: https://www.norma-aftermarket.com/en/products/norma-torro-worm-drive-hose-clamp

VileZambonie:
I agree with ehjorten on the oe style spring clamps being your best best. Powergrip clamps are great too but one-time use.

Mr Diesel:
I have not had good luck with constant tension clamps holding something as high pressure as an oil cooler line. I have had good luck with good quality worm gear clamps, like the kind made in USA or Taiwan. Getting harder to find though since everyone wants to stock the Chinese garbage.

Dr_Snooz:
Thanks guys. I did some research and found that Gates makes hose clamps. I'm not sure where they're made, but Gates is a good name.

They offer a few different options starting with the regular worm drive, of course.



There is also a worm-drive constant tension option.



And a sleeved worm drive designed for silicone hoses. I guess the smooth sleeve prevents those annoying serrated slices.



They also have T-bolt clamps that are too big and way too expensive for this application.

I'll order some and if they're any good, I'll keep a supply on hand. Stay tuned for more.

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