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Old 04-29-2010, 11:17 PM
tx_jayhawk tx_jayhawk is offline
 
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Default Hose Clamp Over Firesleeve?

Is it acceptable to use a regular stainless hoseclamp over firesleeve? It is for a short section of rigid fuel line between two devices on the firewall (flex line is connected to the engine). I wanted to slip some firesleeve over it, but don't konw whether a "real" clamp is needed.

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Old 04-30-2010, 03:05 AM
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Default Safety Locking Wire?

Scott,
If you are just looking to secure the firesleeve then how about a twist of Safety Locking Wire at each end.
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Old 04-30-2010, 05:36 AM
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Default Stainless Steel TyWrap

HomeDepot/Lowes has a stainless steel tywrap that looks nice on firesleeve.
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Old 04-30-2010, 08:52 AM
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Hose clamps are quite acceptable, as is safety wire. I used a double wrap (twice around before twisting) to secure mine. EAA has a video on it if I recall correctly.

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