----- Original Message -----

From: Tracy Crook

To: Rotary motors in aircraft

Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 11:04 AM

Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Radiator hose

The heat shrink clamps are Gates  Powergrip parts and were designed specifically for this purpose. Available from McMaster Carr.

 I'm convinced they are the optimum solution for hose clamp reliability.   Only down side is that they are not reusable.   I carry some conventional SS clamps in the event I need to do some hose removal in the field.   

 

Tracy

I'm sure Tracy researched this "shrink connector" it looks like a wider clamping area than a typical "screw" clamp, is it special material or shrink tubing? Georges B.    -------Original Message-------   From: Rotary motors in aircraft Date: 06/15/05 07:48:21 To: Rotary motors in aircraft Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Radiator hose   Here is a photo of the shrink connectors on Tracy's plane   Bob Perkinson Hendersonville, TN. RV9A N658RP Reserved If nothing changes Nothing changes         -----Original Message----- From: Rotary motors in aircraft [mailto:flyrotary@lancaironline.net]On Behalf Of Ernest Christley Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 8:28 PM To: Rotary motors in aircraft Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Radiator hose     WALTER B KERR wrote:   > > >         Tracy is running this hose for since the Renesis installation >         and has not experienced any problems that I'm aware of. He >         also uses the shrink connectors which really makes a neat >         looking installation. > > > >         Bernie > > >     "Shrink connectors"?  What is this I hear about 'shrink connectors'?   -- This is by far the hardest lesson about freedom. It goes against instinct, and morality, to just sit back and watch people make mistakes. We want to help them, which means control them and their decisions, but in doing so we actually hurt them (and ourselves)."     >>  Homepage:  http://www.flyrotary.com/ >>  Archive:   http://lancaironline.net/lists/flyrotary/List.html