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Subject Always assume clamps on new hosing will need to be
     
Posted by jzack on September 26, 2012 at 6:37 PM
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In Reply To Best time To tighten Clamps posted by boostlv on September 26, 2012 at 02:40 PM
     
Message re-tightened after a few days.

The hose compresses a bit after initial tightening of the clamp. That's the reason on some hose applications factories use spring type clamps that continue to self-tighten over time. They can't be used in all situations - especially fuel lines.

     
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