Sheik,


Oetiker clamps are not only less expensive then standard screw clamps, they work better. This is because the clamping force is distributed evenly around the fitting. Because there are high velocity vibrations transmitted through the fluid medium from the high pressure roller pump, screw clamps can resonate and unload the screw causing a gradual loosening of the assembly. Since there are no moving parts in a crimp clamp, there is no opportunity for vibrations to loosen the clamp.

The Aeroquip hose is not less expensive then generic Chinese fuel hose. However, the AQP series has a nitrile component that effectively resists alcohols, in contrast to the polyamide tubing used on the original installations. This is becoming important because of the increasing ethanol content in todays motor fuel.

Aeroquip AQP Socketless 1/4 inch fuel hose

Oetiker Hose Clamp 5/16¨ OD


Goatman


P.S. Lucid, lay off dude, it’s unprofessional to attack someone else's technical opinion.