Author Topic: Silicon joining tube clamps. (Read 822 times)

Chris Wilson · « **on:** May 06, 2012, 09:19:24 PM »

Might seem like a silly question but what do fliers use to clamp or tie down their silicon tubing that joins the exhaust stub to the pipe?

Is a cable tie heat proof enough? Or is a spring steel radiator style clamp needed?

Or indeed some other method? Is it even needed?

Thanks.

RandySmith · « **Reply #1 on:** May 07, 2012, 08:16:56 AM »

Quote from: Chris Wilson on May 06, 2012, 09:19:24 PM

Might seem like a silly question but what do fliers use to clamp or tie down their silicon tubing that joins the exhaust stub to the pipe?

Is a cable tie heat proof enough? Or is a spring steel radiator style clamp needed?

Or indeed some other method? Is it even needed?

Thanks.

Hi Chris

MOst use 2 cable ties on each side of the connection, 2 on the pipe, 2 on the header

Randy

Chris Wilson · « **Reply #2 on:** May 07, 2012, 04:20:55 PM »

Thanks for getting back to me Randy, cable ties it is then - I was just worried about the heat at the engine end but I guess that the thickness of the silicon is enough to prevent heat transfer.

Cheers.

Author Topic: Silicon joining tube clamps. (Read 822 times)

Chris Wilson

Silicon joining tube clamps.

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