Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #65896
From: Charlie England ceengland7@gmail.com <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Radiator Clamp Question
Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2020 16:05:31 -0500
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Most of the car mfgrs seem to be using spring clamps now. They'll automatically maintain constant pressure on the hose, even if it 'flows' a bit with heat. Of course, you'll have the same issue; they must be sized properly for each hose.

Charlie

On 6/20/2020 3:46 PM, William Jepson wrjjrs@gmail.com wrote:
The only problem with Oetiker clamps is that they must be chosen correctly for a specific size. They also should only be put on with the correct tool. Worm drive clamps are more flexible. Safety wiring them is a good idea also.
Bill J

On Sat, Jun 20, 2020 at 1:08 PM Thomas Mann tmann@n200lz.com <flyrotary@lancaironline.net> wrote:
Anybody try Oetiker crimp style clamps?
Nothing to unscrew there.
 
 
 

From: "Ernest Christley echristley@att.net" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2020 12:23 PM
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Radiator Clamp Question
 
 
Also, in the past, I have turned the screw so the slot is parallel to the hose, then wrapped safety wire through the slot, around the screw housing and under the threaded end of the screw.
 
On Saturday, June 20, 2020, 12:33:30 PM EDT, David COOK hoursaway1@comcast.net <flyrotary@lancaironline.net> wrote:
 
 
If it's a worm clamp bend free end over screw, will not loosen.
On 06/20/2020 12:23 PM Thomas Mann tmann@n200lz.com <flyrotary@lancaironline.net> wrote:
 
 
Good Morning,
 
Question for the group ...
Has anyone experienced a clamp in the cooling system loosening over time due to vibration?
Do you safety wire them?
Use a particular type of clamp (such as Oetiker) to avoid this situation?
 
What's the recommendation?
 
T Mann
 




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