Re: {Chrysler 300} Radiator Hose Corbin Clamp tool?

["'Keith Langendorfer' via Chrysler 300 Club International" <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks, Bob. Quick Question: how do you tighten that red-handled tool on the prongs of the clamp and how does it stay in that tensioned position as you move the clamp into the right spot on the hose? 

Hope I’m not sounding obtuse!

Thanks again! 

Keith 

> On Sep 13, 2024, at 2:40 PM, 'Bob Jasinski' via Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Keith,
> 
> See the attached picture, the one with the red handle works well in the situation you describe.  It has the number 427 on it, I believe it is KD brand.  It lets you move the clamp into position while it holds the clamp under tension.  I use it more than the traditional l type I also have pictured.
> 
> Bob J
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> From: 'Keith Langendorfer' via Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, September 13, 2024 9:07 AM
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> Subject: {Chrysler 300} Radiator Hose Corbin Clamp tool?
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> Folks
> 
> I’m replacing the hoses on the F and I’m using the Corbin style self adjusting single wire clamps ‘ala the original style. I’m having a devil of a time with the lower radiator hose clamps. I have a set of single wire hose clamp pliers that I’ve had for probably 50 years but I’m not getting the leverage I need to fully open the lower clamps to move them into the correct position, particularly on the water pump. I see that there’s a Gearwrench Vermont pliers product that has a ratchet feature (which my current pliers do not have and which would make the job far easier.) I also see a plethora of products that have a ratcheting handle that runs to a remote set of jaws at the end of a cable that would seem to make it easier to get to the hose/clamp position on the underside of the water pump.
> 
> Thoughts/suggestions?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Keith
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