Posted By: JMCFAN
Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/04/14 05:05 PM
I bought the "concours" rubber fuel lines and clamps ( corbin?). What is the proper tool to clamp them?
Fuel line clamp tool.?
Posted By: a12rag
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/04/14 05:10 PM
Might not be 100% correct, but use a wire cutter (easy) and go one side to the other . . .
Posted By: Challenger 1
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/04/14 05:14 PM
Posted By: 71birdJ68
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/04/14 05:25 PM
End cutters work good.
Posted By: burdar
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/04/14 05:27 PM
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.
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.
Posted By: JMCFAN
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/04/14 05:31 PM
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End cutters work good.
That was my first thought!
Posted By: Snoopy
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/04/14 07:33 PM
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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.
Posted By: JMCFAN
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/04/14 07:36 PM
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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....
Posted By: JohnRR
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/04/14 09:58 PM
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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 .
Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/04/14 10:15 PM
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.
Posted By: JMCFAN
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/04/14 10:36 PM
OK....makes sense Scott.. I am searching...
Posted By: Challenger 1
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/05/14 02:37 AM
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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.
Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/05/14 03:16 AM
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.
Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/05/14 03:17 AM
The pliers in action
Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/05/14 03:18 AM
Pliers
Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/05/14 03:18 AM
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Posted By: JMCFAN
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/05/14 03:24 AM
Scott those pliers look different then the ones posted above... where can I find them..?. I have had no luck...
Posted By: Snoopy
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/05/14 03:25 AM
I think the OP is talking about the crimp style hose clamp rather than the Corbin spring style clamp.
Crimp style clamps and tools.
Crimp style clamps and tools.
Posted By: JMCFAN
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/05/14 03:28 AM
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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
Posted By: 62maxwgn
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/05/14 04:32 AM
These work and they're cheap.
Posted By: JMCFAN
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/05/14 04:48 AM
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These work and they're cheap.
Work ...yes.. correct... no....clamps look completely differnt.. see above...
Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/05/14 05:05 AM
I believe these are the ones shown above CV Boot Pliers
Posted By: floyd
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/05/14 04:43 PM
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I believe these are the ones shown above CV Boot Pliers
The offset style like that with the turned head are much more useful.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/05/14 10:47 PM
I just ordered a set. I was gonna use end cutters, but Scott's picture changed my mind. 
Posted By: JMCFAN
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/05/14 10:48 PM
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I just ordered a set. I was gonna use end cutters, but Scott's picture changed my mind.
Which ones did you order?
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/05/14 10:52 PM
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I just ordered a set. I was gonna use end cutters, but Scott's picture changed my mind.
Which ones did you order?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251736731448?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Posted By: JMCFAN
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/05/14 11:01 PM
Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/05/14 11:16 PM
Also, if you are really going for the details, there are more than one style clamp being sold as "Concurs" "O.E." correct, etc.
IMO....
Best: Find NOS originals or find good used ones and re-plate/re-use them.
Next best: Buy reproductions from Bill Rolik www.billrolikenterprises.com. They look identical, correct numbers, etc. but the number stamping is stamped mirror image of the original
Close but different Number stamp than I've ever seen on an original car: ECS
Last: The generic dimpled style (on left in pic) offered by everyone else.
IMO....
Best: Find NOS originals or find good used ones and re-plate/re-use them.
Next best: Buy reproductions from Bill Rolik www.billrolikenterprises.com. They look identical, correct numbers, etc. but the number stamping is stamped mirror image of the original
Close but different Number stamp than I've ever seen on an original car: ECS
Last: The generic dimpled style (on left in pic) offered by everyone else.
Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/05/14 11:17 PM
Bill Rolik's (right) and ECS's (left) side by side
Posted By: gtx6970
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/06/14 03:53 AM
something to keep in mind as well if you want to go all out
the clamp plating color for the
1/4 line was yellow zinc dichromate
5/16 clamp was clear zinc
3/8 clamp was black zinc
I am not aware of anyone repoping all 3 correctly
the clamp plating color for the
1/4 line was yellow zinc dichromate
5/16 clamp was clear zinc
3/8 clamp was black zinc
I am not aware of anyone repoping all 3 correctly
Posted By: 340swing
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/06/14 02:06 PM
use a pex plumbing crimp tool perfect for the job.
Posted By: JohnRR
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/07/14 06:35 PM
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I just ordered a set. I was gonna use end cutters, but Scott's picture changed my mind.
Which ones did you order?
I would get the one linked above from Lisle , if you are in a tight space they will be better than the one that goes at it like the side cutters would. I have the one that goes in like the side cutter , never knew there was the other one ...
Posted By: bremotorsports
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/07/14 07:11 PM
Here is the specific tool used for the clamps made by Oetiker, which is the manufacturer of the the aftermarket clamps.
Bill Rolik
Bill Rolik
Posted By: bremotorsports
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/07/14 07:11 PM
Closeup #1
Bill Rolik
Bill Rolik
Posted By: bremotorsports
Re: Fuel line clamp tool.? - 12/07/14 07:12 PM
Closeup #2
Bill Rolik
Bill Rolik