IC pipe clamps
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IC pipe clamps
Just wondering if anyone has had a problem over-tightening the clamps and damaging the IC pipes. I have a tendecy to want to go "just a little tighter" and it sometimes bites me.
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Originally Posted by superduty4x4
Just wondering if anyone has had a problem over-tightening the clamps and damaging the IC pipes. I have a tendecy to want to go "just a little tighter" and it sometimes bites me.
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There is a torque setting for those but I never use it. I go by feel snugging it down, and then tightening a bit more. If you blow one off you will know immediately. The biggest thing is to make sure they are clean and free of oil. Brakeclean works really well here.
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I gave them a good squeeze yesterday with my 3/8" yesterday when I pulled the IC tube and decided not to go too nuts to avoid crushing them. Next time I'll use the little guy and remember to not go nuts on them.
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Originally Posted by superduty4x4
I gave them a good squeeze yesterday with my 3/8" yesterday when I pulled the IC tube and decided not to go too nuts to avoid crushing them. Next time I'll use the little guy and remember to not go nuts on them.
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