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Missing a clamp?

Old Feb 8, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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Missing a clamp?

I just noticed that on my '88 IROC (350TPI), the MAF housing is clamped to the snorkel that attaches to the throttle body, but on the other end (towards the ramair setup) it's basically just sitting there-- nothing's holding it or sealing it to the tube. Is there supposed to be some sort of clamp/bracket of some sort?

I did notice that my MAF housing has a small piece of the outer flange broken off of it. No pics right now-- hoping you guys can picture what I'm talking about. Thanks in advance.
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 10:10 PM
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Re: Missing a clamp?

Originally it would have been a steel band that was a one time use piece. At some point someone probably replaced the MAF.
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 10:11 PM
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Re: Missing a clamp?

I see.

What are my options as far as sealing that off then?
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 12:19 PM
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Re: Missing a clamp?

aaaaaaaaaaaanybody?
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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Re: Missing a clamp?

A 3" hose clamp should do it.
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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Re: Missing a clamp?

Originally Posted by John 89 Formula
A 3" hose clamp should do it.
Isnt the ram air tube hard plastic? Id think it would break with a clamp on it..
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 06:33 AM
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Re: Missing a clamp?

No worries, did it on mine, just don't overtighten the clamp
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