Need hose clamp tool recomendation

[jetboater4life]

I don't want to add shutoff valves to my water coolant line and prefer to just pinch the hose off when I need to. However, the hose is very stiff and the clamps I had didn't do a good job of pinching it all the way off. I'd like some recommendations for a clamp that will pinch it all the way without damaging the hose. Thanks.

 

[Noko]

I got a pair of small vice grips that look like needle nose pliers. They are about 8 inches long or so.

 

[buckbuck]

I use what Noko suggested but pad the jaws with several wraps of duct tape.

 

[Noko]

I hadn't thought of the duct tape. I'll be doing that. Thanks for the info. Since this issue hasn't come up for me yet, I have a hard time remembering which hose to clamp. I think I need to add a diagram of which hose and keep it with the clamps.

 

[jawsf16]

Radiator hose clamps work for me.

 

[tdogg]

I use the needle nose locking pliers but also carry some ~3/8 inch clear heavy duty vinyl tubing to slip over the jaws if/when they are used to pinch off the cooling line. Plus if needed I can use the vinyl tubing for other potential issues/fixes on the water.

Likewise I can use the locking pliers in a pinch to help hold/loosen/fix something on the boat if needed. I like being able to carry less stuff that has dual purpose in my toolkit.


Cheers,
Toby

 

[itsdgm]

Here's a set of craftsman hose clamp pliers. They're kind of expensive but I know other tool manufactures like harbor freight have cheaper sets.

 

[Chris K]

give these a shot. small and handy. http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-22850-Hose-Pincher/dp/B0002NYB78/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

I hadn't thought of the duct tape. I'll be doing that. Thanks for the info. Since this issue hasn't come up for me yet, I have a hard time remembering which hose to clamp. I think I need to add a diagram of which hose and keep it with the clamps.

place a red cable tie around he correct hose or shoot it with some paint etc. so you remember the one you need to block off

give these a shot. small and handy. http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-22850-Hose-Pincher/dp/B0002NYB78/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

those look perfect for the job.

 

[0627Devildog]

@itsdgm - what did you wind up choosing? Need a set. . . .

 

[Ilmmct]

Bought what Chris K recommended above. The delivery arrived today and they look perfect for the clamp needed.

 

[itsdgm]

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@itsdgm - what did you wind up choosing? Need a set. . . .

I bought a cheap set from harbor freight. By cheap I mean inexpensive and poorly made they've been in the boat for a few years and never used. It looks like two of the three pairs in the set would work if needed

 

[0627Devildog]

I just order the ones from amazon above. . . . .I'll let you know how they pan out.

 

[Ilmmct]

Took member buckbuck's location picture and overlayed this on this illustration from the Service Manual

 

[Noko]

Thanks for the diagram.