RADIATOR HOSE CLAMPS

[DOUGLAS]

 looking for radiator hose clamps. don't want the standard design. bad subject but i'm looking for the same design that big dog turd has. I will not buy anything from him. just expressing the type of clamp i'm looking for.

[desertR]

I use a lot of the European style hose clamps with Mercedes being my favorite. BMW's are also good as both are the type that won't tear the hose, especially important with silicone hoses. You can also buy the wider banded stainless clamps that have a tail that protects the hose material from the clamp. Sometimes called F.I. clamps.
The European clamps are usually a 6mm or 7mm hex, along with a #2 Phillips and a slot head, making trail repairs simpler.
desertR

[2Nubs]

I work in aviation and can get you just about anything with a part number, drawing or mil-spec. Aircraft usually use some pretty overkill parts. I will see what I can dig up. Might even have something in stock in the warehouse.

[havinnoj]

Think @Pumashine is working on some.  Agreed that the big dog turd ones look sharp, I actually was given a set for free my someone because they didn't fit - I confirmed on my hoses and had a machine shop try to "make tighter" but were unable.

[Pumashine]

Someone has a patent on those messed up parts OJ. Just sayin, LMAO.

[2Nubs]

To add to my previous reply, I use AN connections at the radiator and they are pretty easy to connect/disconnect and always leak free.

Going to try welding male AN fittings to the two connection points on the engine so I can eliminate the worm gear clamps altogether.