Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: ctaylor738 on April 20, 2019, 23:33:37

Title: Hose clamp correction
Post by: ctaylor738 on April 20, 2019, 23:33:37

I'm working on a very early, low-mileage, mostly original  280SL.  The upper radiator hose clamp has been replaced with a Norma stainless clamp.  I would like to send it out with a correct clamp.

What type to look for?  A winder-type? Or a flip-type? Or a screw-type?

The heater hoses have the 9 mm winders.

Thanks.

CT
 

Title: Re: Hose clamp correction
Post by: mbzse on April 20, 2019, 23:52:55

This is original on an early 280SL
Beru flip type hose clamp for 9mm wide band

Title: Re: Hose clamp correction
Post by: 66andBlue on April 21, 2019, 00:39:56

There is also a picture in the BBB showing this clamp on the radiator:

(http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=13336.0;attach=7991;image)

Title: Re: Hose clamp correction
Post by: ctaylor738 on April 21, 2019, 00:46:22

Gentlemen,  thank you.

CT

Title: Re: Hose clamp correction
Post by: Shvegel on April 21, 2019, 01:59:09

Only place I have found them is Authentic Classics.

Title: Re: Hose clamp correction
Post by: ctaylor738 on April 21, 2019, 13:23:23

About five years ago, I got a couple from the US Classic Center for my Fintail.

I have always wondered why Mercedes used flip clamps on the radiator hoses.  (Yes, I know I need to get out more.). Was it to make it easier to unhook the hose and make sure the block was filled when changing coolant?

CT