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Fuel line clamp tool.? #1706576 12/04/14 01:05 PM 12/04/14 01:05 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,092 New Mexico J JMCFAN OP top fuel
JMCFAN OP top fuel J Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,092 New Mexico	I bought the "concours" rubber fuel lines and clamps ( corbin?). What is the proper tool to clamp them? 68 Charger 383/ AT Green/Green VT 70 Roadrunner 383/4sp Purple/Black VT

Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? [Re: JMCFAN] #1706577 12/04/14 01:10 PM 12/04/14 01:10 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,918 Calgary, Alberta Canada a12rag master
a12rag master Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,918 Calgary, Alberta Canada	Might not be 100% correct, but use a wire cutter (easy) and go one side to the other . . .

Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? [Re: JMCFAN] #1706578 12/04/14 01:14 PM 12/04/14 01:14 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio

Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? [Re: JMCFAN] #1706579 12/04/14 01:25 PM 12/04/14 01:25 PM
Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 4,452 Morristown Tn. 7 71birdJ68 master
71birdJ68 master 7 Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 4,452 Morristown Tn.	End cutters work good.

Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? [Re: 71birdJ68] #1706580 12/04/14 01:27 PM 12/04/14 01:27 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,367 Iowa burdar Owen's Dad
burdar Owen's Dad Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,367 Iowa	I bought the tool that Gary shows. Maybe I'm not using it correctly but I couldn't get the clamps to look like the original ones. They look pretty sloppy compared to what the original ones looked like. The center piece moves around too much. If you could adjust the height and lock it there, I think it would do a better job.

Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? [Re: 71birdJ68] #1706581 12/04/14 01:31 PM 12/04/14 01:31 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,092 New Mexico J JMCFAN OP top fuel
JMCFAN OP top fuel J Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,092 New Mexico	Quote: End cutters work good. That was my first thought! 68 Charger 383/ AT Green/Green VT 70 Roadrunner 383/4sp Purple/Black VT

Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? [Re: 71birdJ68] #1706582 12/04/14 03:33 PM 12/04/14 03:33 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 8,850 Central Coast, Calif. S Snoopy master
Snoopy master S Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 8,850 Central Coast, Calif.	Quote: End cutters work good. I would use a file to remove and round off the cutting edges. This way you don't have to worry about nicking or weakening the clamp.

Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? [Re: Snoopy] #1706583 12/04/14 03:36 PM 12/04/14 03:36 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,092 New Mexico J JMCFAN OP top fuel
JMCFAN OP top fuel J Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,092 New Mexico	Quote: Quote: End cutters work good. I would use a file to remove and round off the cutting edges. This way you don't have to worry about nicking or weakening the clamp. Good idea! Go buy a cheap pair at Harbor F.... 68 Charger 383/ AT Green/Green VT 70 Roadrunner 383/4sp Purple/Black VT

Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? [Re: JMCFAN] #1706584 12/04/14 05:58 PM 12/04/14 05:58 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,004 U.S.S.A. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,004 U.S.S.A.	Quote: Quote: Quote: End cutters work good. I would use a file to remove and round off the cutting edges. This way you don't have to worry about nicking or weakening the clamp. Good idea! Go buy a cheap pair at Harbor F.... You can get the correct tool I'm pretty sure at at cheap chinese junk central , or Vatozone , for about 10 bucks .

Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? [Re: JohnRR] #1706585 12/04/14 06:15 PM 12/04/14 06:15 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	If you use side cutters they will crimp them on, BUT, they will also allow the center piece of metal bend upwards forming a diamond shape which is incorrect in appearance. The proper pliers hold the top flat while the jaws pinch in the sides which also gives them a tighter grip.

Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1706586 12/04/14 06:36 PM 12/04/14 06:36 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,092 New Mexico J JMCFAN OP top fuel
JMCFAN OP top fuel J Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,092 New Mexico	OK....makes sense Scott.. I am searching... 68 Charger 383/ AT Green/Green VT 70 Roadrunner 383/4sp Purple/Black VT

Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? [Re: JMCFAN] #1706587 12/04/14 10:37 PM 12/04/14 10:37 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	Quote: I bought the "concours" rubber fuel lines and clamps ( corbin?). What is the proper tool to clamp them? A KD 424 above can be bought at any auto parts store or wherever they sell KD tools. Then this tool for the corbin clamps. The one on the left is a old Blue Point tool I got from the Snap On guy 30 years ago. It's missing a spring but still works fine. The one on the right I found in a antique store recently, it's missing a part and is worthless like it is. I think it was 3 bucks, I couldn't resist. Here's the KD version.web page Please don't install your corbin clamps with pliers or channel locks.

Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? [Re: Challenger 1] #1706588 12/04/14 11:16 PM 12/04/14 11:16 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	These clamps (often called "Keystone" clamps) crimped with side cutters (Top) and with the correct pliers (Bottom). The clamp on the bottom is how they should look once clamped. 8351565-2Keystone.jpg (159 downloads)

Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1706589 12/04/14 11:17 PM 12/04/14 11:17 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	The pliers in action 8351567-1Keystone.jpg (139 downloads)

Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1706590 12/04/14 11:18 PM 12/04/14 11:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Pliers 8351571-4Keystone.jpg (157 downloads)

Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1706591 12/04/14 11:18 PM 12/04/14 11:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	2 8351573-3Keystone.jpg (145 downloads)

Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1706592 12/04/14 11:24 PM 12/04/14 11:24 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,092 New Mexico J JMCFAN OP top fuel
JMCFAN OP top fuel J Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,092 New Mexico	Scott those pliers look different then the ones posted above... where can I find them..?. I have had no luck... 68 Charger 383/ AT Green/Green VT 70 Roadrunner 383/4sp Purple/Black VT

Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? [Re: Challenger 1] #1706593 12/04/14 11:25 PM 12/04/14 11:25 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 8,850 Central Coast, Calif. S Snoopy master
Snoopy master S Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 8,850 Central Coast, Calif.	I think the OP is talking about the crimp style hose clamp rather than the Corbin spring style clamp. Crimp style clamps and tools.

Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? [Re: Snoopy] #1706594 12/04/14 11:28 PM 12/04/14 11:28 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,092 New Mexico J JMCFAN OP top fuel
JMCFAN OP top fuel J Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,092 New Mexico	Quote: I think the OP is talking about the crimp style hose clamp rather than the Corbin spring style clamp. Crimp style clamps and tools. NO..I am looking for the fuel line clamp tool...as Scott is showing above 68 Charger 383/ AT Green/Green VT 70 Roadrunner 383/4sp Purple/Black VT

Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? [Re: JMCFAN] #1706595 12/05/14 12:32 AM 12/05/14 12:32 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,436 Blair County,PA 62maxwgn master
62maxwgn master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,436 Blair County,PA	These work and they're cheap. 8351662-Picture1103.jpg (221 downloads)

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