chazman

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Like the ones in the pic.

paulo57509

You're probably going to have to source those wire type of clamps from a repro Ford parts seller. I'm thinking late 60's - early 70's.

okfoz

There is also the hard to find "Christmas tree" looking clamps... only seen the worm clamps.

Have you tried a dealer?

chazman

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Good idea, I have found discontinued factory items at a dealer previously. It does take a cooperative parts guy who doesn't mind searching the system. I wish I had a part number for them.

chazman

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I guess a better question is, does anyone have a part number for these clamps? Just changed my title.

FrankieRider2

My 1990 GM parts book shows the worm gear hose clamps as GM # 25527699. Hope you can match that up...

gt4373

This Site Shows These.

chazman

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Awesome! Thanks.

chazman

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Thank you, too.

midias

Ebay seems to have a few
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=...868&mfe=search

12338017

okfoz

It may not be exactly the same as the original, all you can do is try...

gt4373

Those Aren't The Wire Type Clamps,Not Sure If GM Used The Wire Type During The Full 1982-1992 Model Run,They May Have Changed.

chazman

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I used the above part numbers and ordered a 5 pack, (only way they come from GM), from a local Chevy dealer.

I'll see what they're like when they come in.

mantaguy

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92RS(real slow)

Charlie let me know what they look like when they come in. I need to change my upper radiator hose and wouldn't mind putting some fresh clamps on mine are starting to look pretty junky. How much was the 5 pack?

eseibel67

Nothing finishes off a stock engine compartment as well as a factory ink marked upper rad hose and proper clamps. I'm not too fussy on the "Christmas tree" center-pull clamps, but the double wire type used on third gens are great. As long as they don't corrode, get bent by hasty removal or get stripped, they will remain serviceable indefinitely.

chazman

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Will do. They're already in. I'll try to stop by the Chevy dealer tomorrow.

DynoDave43

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chazman

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Went to get the clamps. They were the modern replacements not the OEM ones I wanted. But I've got another lead......

chazman

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This going to be tougher than I thought. Even with the proper part #, they've been replaced with the newer band type clamps.

mantaguy

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12338017 - CLAMP

GM PART # 12338017
CATEGORY: All
PACK QTY: 5
CORE CHARGE: $0.00



This is GMPARTSDIRECT web site.It is operated,I think a GM car Dealer named Flow Auto Center.Look them up and give them a call.
List Price:$3.26 Price:$2.08 You Save: $1.18 (36%)

gt4373

No Way Your Going To Get The Wire Type From A Dealer,They Have Been Long Discontinued. Part #12338017 Will Get You The Worm Type.

burnout88

What about these clamps?
http://www.steinertractor.com/JDS568...FZKBfgodmJIAfg

Or

http://www.nosawdust.com/hose_clamps.htm. (Scroll down)

Or these
http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/200...FYdlfgodf0EAeA

Just google wire hose clamp and several clamps will pull up.

eseibel67

The woodcraft ones are the closest.

If you really want the right ones, go to a junkyard and look on the ground near any GM car of this era. Grab as many as you can get, the guy at the front desk probably won't even charge you for them. Although hose clamps on most cars have been changed to the gear type within it's lifetime, it's possible that some made it to the junkyard with the originals.

The good news is this type of clamp can be restored if it's not too far gone.

gt4373

chazman

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I'm having my mechanic scour JYs for them now.


Just kidding.

My friend thinks he's got a few. They need detailing, but I'm not afraid of that.

chazman

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These look close.

http://www.murraycorp.com/pdf/cat-pa...grip-clamp.pdf

gt4373

Looks Exactly Like Factory.

TTOP350

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Nice!!! Will be ordering some of those skin pokers soon!

DynoDave43

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That web page says "Packaging: Bulk.- Minimum Lot sizes apply".

If it turns out to be more clamps than you want to buy, maybe a bunch of us can go in a batch together.

92GTA

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When did GM switch to the flat band style spring clamps? My GTA still has both factory upper clamps while I have long since replaced the lowers. Did they do it in 1990 when they went from MAF to MAP?

TTOP350

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I think it was sometime around the MAF to MAP switch.

chazman

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What's the right size?

gt4373

Not Sure Of The Size,But I Know The Upper Hose On My Engine Used Two Different Sizes,The Radiator Clamp Is Smaller Than The Thermosat Housing Clamp.

okfoz

Remember Circ=2╥R (Since you are looking for a Diameter, just ╥D)... Since you can calculate the circumference by using a string, wrap it around the circle you want to know the radius to and measuring the length of the string. (could use a tape measure too)

You then take your measurement (say it is 6.28") then divide by ╥ (3.14) and you would know it is a 2" dia clamp you need.

John

TTOP350

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Or I could just ask you!

I'm wondering if they (Murray) may have that info in a old dusty file cabinet someplace??

chazman

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Did you ever order any? If so, what size?

chazman

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Just emailed them. http://www.murraycorp.com/pdf/cat-pa...grip-clamp.pdf

Let's see if they require a minimum order and if they have info on the correct size.

gt4373

Looks Like They Have A Pretty Strick Ordering Policy.

Bob88GTA

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Get the minimum chaz... and get some bubble envelopes. I'll take 12 of em!

DynoDave43

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I guess it's not the first time they've been asked.

82tarecaro

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I am in for some if you get the order done.

mantaguy

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I'm in for four,did you ever figure out the size ? if not I can post it

chazman

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If you are certain of the size, please do post it.

mantaguy

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This info is from the 82-92 FireBird Parts Book

chazman

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Looks like upper is different than lower.

chazman

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Got an email back. It appears like the smallest number is 500 at about $3.25 or so each. I'm trying to see if a smaller quantity is available or if they can point me to a retailer.

okfoz

Unless you plan to restore 250 3rd gens in the coming years....

chazman

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We may have to find another source. The rep says that they make these clamps in large volumes and sell them to car restorers. Of course, we'd need to also know the exact dimensions of the upper and lower clamps.

Bob88GTA

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Like I said, I would be in for 12, 6 of each size.

200-250 min. order would probably be easy to hit. But 500....like John said....250 3rd gens!