1966 Rubber Fuel Line Spring Clamps

[Timothy B.]

1966 Rubber Fuel Line Spring Clamps

I am replacing rubber fuel line that runs from the fuel pump to the metal line.

Does anyone have an easy way to place the spring clamps on that hose?

[Jim D.]

Re: 1966 Rubber Fuel Line Spring Clamps

Hose clamp pliers makes it a simple task.

[Timothy B.]

Re: 1966 Rubber Fuel Line Spring Clamps

Hose clamp pliers makes it a simple task.

These are the spring clamps that are black with the three tabs and supplied with the fuel hose from Paragon.

[Timothy B.]

Re: 1966 Rubber Fuel Line Spring Clamps

These clamps that I am dealing with are the three prong spring clamps that Paragon sends with the fuel line hose.

[Richard M.]

Re: 1966 Rubber Fuel Line Spring Clamps

I have always used these....



Just a FYI, the replacements are different from originals.


Replacements have rounded tabs,



originals have square tabs,
(Photo courtesy of Doc Rebuild)

[Jim D.]

Re: 1966 Rubber Fuel Line Spring Clamps

Oops, I thought you were referring to the wire spring clamps. For the clamps you're talking about, I use Duckbill pliers.

[Timothy B.]

Re: 1966 Rubber Fuel Line Spring Clamps

Thank you!

I removed the heater hose put the clamps on the hose and forced the hose on the tubes

[Richard M.]

Re: 1966 Rubber Fuel Line Spring Clamps

Thank you!

I removed the heater hose put the clamps on the hose and forced the hose on the tubes

Heater hose? Typo?

[Dick W.]

Re: 1966 Rubber Fuel Line Spring Clamps

I have always used these....




Just a FYI, the replacements are different from originals.


Replacements have rounded tabs,



originals have square tabs,

And mill bastard files make round things square.

[Richard M.]

Re: 1966 Rubber Fuel Line Spring Clamps

And mill bastard files make round things square.

Yes but a sharp eye can see it's just a tad shorter than originals after filing. I've witnessed this during my tenure while seeing the judges in action.

[Stephen L.]

Re: 1966 Rubber Fuel Line Spring Clamps

You can make those "rounded tips" "original" square, with a quick touch to a grinder and a little olive drab paint......

[David P.]

Re: 1966 Rubber Fuel Line Spring Clamps

I would use a set of special hose clamp pliers for those. Those ears snap off pretty easily. I use a pair from Blue Point. Other companies make them as well.