Replacement cylinder oil drain hose?

[TCONROY]

Thanks, I was going to ask the same question. I'm sure I can find a mechanic at the local shop with a set of long pliers....or my local Snap-On guy. Thanks all!

[fl-mike]

Originally Posted by BlndRvtr

What is the best tool for installation of these clamps?

George

I was able to put them on with regular long needlenose pliers.
I put the clamps in the middle of the rubber tube and oriented them so I could get to the rear from the back, and the front from the front.
Pinch and slide them into position after getting the hose on the tubes.
I think it is actually easier than trying to tighten the old-style hose clamps.

[DanH]

https://www.danhorton.net/Articles/0414_Beads.pdf

I use ABA brand slottless clamps in the proper diameter for drainback hoses. They work, and if used on a certified airplane no second guesser is likely to have a fit.

No extrusion with slottless clamps.

[rv8ch]

Another option: https://www.ebay.com/itm/352701545057

[JDeanda]

Thanks for the verification, guys. I love this site. I recognize those clamps as the ones I never put back when I’m working on the car. They always looked cheap so I replaced them with worm drive clamps. Now I gotta rethink all that.... Yup, too soon old, too late smart. BTW, Harbor Freight used to sell long handled needle nose pliers with about 4 different angled jaws. I have one of each. Not sure if they still sell them.

[jlisler]

If you use locally sourced hose, be sure to use oil and gas resistant hose. Heater hose will not last long in this application.

[Ralph Inkster]

https://www.amazon.ca/10pcs-Stainles...language=en_CA

This style clamp does a reasonable job too. Be sure to buy the right diameter.

[blueflyer]

Originally Posted by BlndRvtr

What is the best tool for installation of these clamps?

George

You can buy these flexible hose clamp pliers at autozone, etc. I bought a pair yesterday for a tough to reach hose clamp on my truck. It worked OK on this large diameter hose clamp, but I bet it would work well on the smaller lines discussed in this thread.

[RV6_flyer]

Originally Posted by TCONROY

My 5 year old IO-360-M1B has some oil weeping from the black rubber oil drain hose under the cylinders. I've tightened the hose clamps a little but it didn't seem to help and the hose still rotates freely, likely causing the leak. Should I just buy new hose or is there an aftermarket replacement that folks have found works better/lasts longer?

I have had very good luck getting the leak stopped by cleaning up the fittings with solvent and using a little gasket compound (Permatex of RTV) on the metal when reassembling.

[pa38112]

Easiest way to install these:

1. Put the tabs in a vise, and use it to pinch them together.
2. Safety wire the taps together.
3. Position them where you want them on the hose.
4. Cut the safety wire to let them spring close.