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Jan 20, 2024 | 09:03 AM

#31

Max Headflow

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From: poway

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Originally Posted by Schex

Did you notice the pinch clamps are for firm hose and tube, as in poly?

You mean the ones for PEX?

Jan 20, 2024 | 09:13 AM

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Tommy C

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I bought the value pack from Amazon. Cheap enough for a single use.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NCVWD25?ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_VMJ0SBTRHF21EB11P3M5&language=en-US

Jan 20, 2024 | 09:17 AM

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98hotrodfatboy

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Originally Posted by Tommy C

I bought the value pack from Amazon. Cheap enough for a single use.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NCVWD25...language=en-US

Those look like quality..

Jan 20, 2024 | 09:27 AM

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Tommy C

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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy

Those look like quality..

I used them on the fuel lines for the Big Block and they are as good as the factory Harley clamps.

Jan 20, 2024 | 07:05 PM

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Dr.Hess

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From: NW AR

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Originally Posted by marcelm

Thanks for the answers.
As the oil pump is original, from '87, and I have no idea how many miles my bike has, friends told me that I should replace the oil pump with an aftermarket one, that is a bit stronger.
What is your opinion? If I should change it, which oil pump should I buy?
IHow do I check if the oil pump is worn?

Umm... you need to not listen to bike advice from your friends.

Jan 21, 2024 | 04:26 PM

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Max Headflow

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From: poway

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These compound cutters will split the nub if you grab it edgewise on the nub even with my old tired hands.. You can then pull it right off.

https://capritools.com/shop/klinge-c...-bolt-cutters/

Project Farm did a test of compound cutters and he like these. The work even better than the old Snap-On compound cutters I have.

Here is the process I use to remove the clamp.. Real easy, simply pull one of the nub halfs with pliers and it comes right off.

Jan 21, 2024 | 06:23 PM

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Schex

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Here is the process I use to remove the clamp..

2 bucks down the drain

These are nice

Jan 21, 2024 | 07:02 PM

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Max Headflow

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From: poway

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Originally Posted by Schex

2 bucks down the drain

These are nice
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Only about 40 cents for that one.. Install and removal are faster. Whats your time worth.. What's the chance the screw ones leak compared to the crimped ones.. The pan I'm working on will get crimp type connectors. It had those screw type clamps on the hoses..

Add;

For sure, do whatever you like.. Personally I like the crimp types as they appear much cleaner than the screw types.. Yeah, You blow 20 to 40 cents every time you remove one..

Last edited by Max Headflow; Jan 21, 2024 at 07:06 PM.