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Hot Rods Splicing Radiator Hose with out Clamps?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by hotrod_willie, Nov 8, 2018.

  1. hotrod_willie
    Joined: Mar 10, 2004
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    What is the best way splice radiator hose with out using clamps? Thanks for all the replies.
     
  2. Jack E/NJ
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    Is this a trick question? Jack E/NJ
     
  3. sliceddeuce
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    Use those sporty heat shrink connectors like the OEM guys use.
     
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  4. 19Fordy
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  5. hotrod_willie
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    The hose outside dia. is about 2 1/8"
     
  6. Make it out of steel or Stainless and weld it.
    How about those corrugated flex pipes on flatheads?
     
  7. blowby
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  8. Jack E/NJ
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    The inner sleeve really needs to be a hose barb, not smooth. You're probably gonna spend more on a barb & clamp than just getting the right length hose. Jack E/NJ
     
  9. squirrel
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    Simple, just don't put any coolant in it. Push it off the trailer, into the parking spot at the car show.
     
  10. BamaMav
    Joined: Jun 19, 2011
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    Those are good for one time use, then good luck getting one off without cutting the hose underneath. Had to change out a waterpump that had those on the hoses, wanted to keep the hoses as they were good. Ended up slicing into the hose a bit, luckily there was enough left past the barb to seal up.
     

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