I won't address the issue of how worm-drive hose-clamps look in terms of
originality under the hood of your favorite TR, but I will share this tiny
tidbit of wisdom about them.
The quality of worm-drive hose-clams vary tremendusly, though they all
cost about the same. I learned to look for the good ones from working on
marine applications in salt water environments.
Most all hose-clamps have Stainless Steel bands, the part that goes around
the hose. However, the worm screw and its housing are OFTEN made out of
ferrous metal witch will rust and become unsightly at best, or sieze to
become inoperable or sometimes 'disappear' in a marine environment which
can lead to a failure at the seal. If this is a thru-hull seacock, it is
very bad.
The good ones are ALL stainless, and are marked as such. They look better
too and last forever and cost about the same if you shop right.
Here's the trick in finding them: They are found in the plumbing section
of your nearby hardware store and come in all sizes.
The ones found at your average Auto-zone \ Pep-Boys \ Automotive
Section are pure crap.
Just my $.02
-jeffrey
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