1985cucv

i was wondering if pushlock hose could be clamped? the reason im wondering is because i have normal brass fittings that have barbed ends i was just wondering if the ends on the push lok fittings are special for the hose, or can you just push the hose onto the brass fittings and clamp it for extra precaution? thanks

cquestad

No need to clamp...ever. They are Chinese Handcuffs! A clamp usually won't hurt...but it can cut the hose up more.

Purplezr2

If you use the good band clamps they won't cut the hose, I have used them before

Dave04600

clamps are definately not needed. Once it is pushed on it doesn't come off. my fass came with pushlock hose, no clamps here and it has been on the truck for 4+ years.

1985cucv

right but what im saying is do you have to actually have the push lok type fittings? or can you just run brass ones from like menards?

Dave04600

mine are the pushlock with the plastic ring on them

1985cucv

yeah i wonder if it makes any difference? if they are the barbed end like the fittings you get at menards or the ones you get out of summit?

Pooter

Yes pushlocks are different, dont ask me how technically, but its a pretty simple test, try not using one with a regular barb and see how much it leaks(usually does quite a bit if you dont have a clamp on it)

77machomopar

yes you can use regular clamps with pus-lok hose. use them if your using normal barbed fittings. i deal with the stuff everyday at my work

1985cucv

good deal thanks for the responses

Fisherguy

Right, I had to legthen my AD return line when I moved it from my filler neck to the canister, used a regular barbed fitting with hose clamps.