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W113 Pagoda SL Group => W11x chassis cars => Topic started by: JPMOSE on May 21, 2016, 13:39:21

Title: Old Style Norma Clamps for 3.5 Radiator and Water Pump Hoses
Post by: JPMOSE on May 21, 2016, 13:39:21

Hello everyone,

I have purchased all the old style "C" Flat head screw Norma clamps (like the ones sold for W113 in kits) except for the Engine side of the Radiator hoses and the two sides of the Water Pump hose that is cut to size.  These require clamps that are in excess of 50mm, but I can't find availability to "old style" clamps.  46mm is the largest Norma "C" type clamp I can find.  Does anyone know if there were larger clamps available IN THE OLD STYLE CLAMP?    I may end up just using the Norma worm type clamps for these locations, but would sure like to have all the clamps match!  Thanks for your time!

Title: Re: Old Style Norma Clamps for 3.5 Radiator and Water Pump Hoses
Post by: Tyler S on May 21, 2016, 15:39:42

I believe they are called "S/SP" clamps. Maybe try the source directly to find a distributer.
http://www.normauk.com/norma-uk-products.html

Title: Re: Old Style Norma Clamps for 3.5 Radiator and Water Pump Hoses
Post by: 66andBlue on May 21, 2016, 17:29:08

J.P.  you could also use the original Beru flip clamps in that location:
http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=17925.msg126023#msg126023
They are available from George at AuthenticClassics.

Title: Re: Old Style Norma Clamps for 3.5 Radiator and Water Pump Hoses
Post by: JPMOSE on May 21, 2016, 18:13:42

Alfred...they may be the "ticket"!!!   They would compliment the Norma clamps a lot better then a worm clamp (unless  MB originally used worm clamps in this location only).  I have combed through old shop manuals, hoping to find a photo of the original setup.  The referenced post you provided a link to looks like a 3.5 setup, as the boot on the temperature switch is the same as mine!! 

Title: Re: Old Style Norma Clamps for 3.5 Radiator and Water Pump Hoses
Post by: JPMOSE on May 23, 2016, 14:50:23

Tyler,

Thanks for the info about the S/SP clamps.   Funny...trying to find information on line in the States hasn't turned up anything for that style (which is exactly what I need).   I did call Norma Group today, so hopefully they will have some good news!

Title: Re: Old Style Norma Clamps for 3.5 Radiator and Water Pump Hoses
Post by: JPMOSE on June 01, 2016, 15:42:02

For closure...I was able to obtain some Norma clamps 50mm Screw type from Authentic Classic.com.  I also purchased Beru flip clamps, in case the 50mm aren't large enough.  Case closed!!  :)

Title: Re: Old Style Norma Clamps for 3.5 Radiator and Water Pump Hoses
Post by: W113SL on June 09, 2016, 21:15:04

I have 52mm old style Normas.  How many do you need?

W113SL
Peter Lesler

Title: Re: Old Style Norma Clamps for 3.5 Radiator and Water Pump Hoses
Post by: hauser on June 09, 2016, 21:36:33

Peter, You sold me the complete clamp kit!  It has really come in handy with the work being done on my car.

Title: Re: Old Style Norma Clamps for 3.5 Radiator and Water Pump Hoses
Post by: JPMOSE on June 12, 2016, 13:09:00

Pete......you sold me a set for my 250sl!!    :)

I thought of e-mailing you but someone posted on MBCA that Authentic Classics had 50mm.  Hence, I purchased some.  So you have clamps marked "52"' which would be larger than the "50"?  If so, I think they would fit better over the hose that's cut to size for the water pump.   I'd like to purchase 4 each in that case.   Do you have a Paypal account? Thanks!!