Topic: Flexible rubber transmission lines at radiator

[jackhodges]

Hi, I have a June 1964 Dearborn convertible with 260 2V with a C4 Green Dot drive automatic transmission. My question is: which style clamp is correct on the flexible hoses at the radiator? Crimp ring band style with no dimple, tower clamp with the wire banding or the tower clamp with the actual band?

[jwc66k]

I have a June 1964 Dearborn convertible with 260 2V with a C4 Green Dot drive automatic transmission. My question is: which style clamp is correct on the flexible hoses at the radiator? Crimp ring band style with no dimple, tower clamp with the wire banding or the tower clamp with the actual band?

I'm not sure with what you mean by "flexible hoses", but you did specify an AT. Those two lines are for AT fluid coolant. Per the "1964-65 Mustang Chassis Assembly Manual" (AM0005), pg 21, the Ford hardware part numbers are 379011-S for a screw clamp or 379012-S8 for a more permanent crimp type. I don't believe either is available. For drawing with referenced dimensions, the "AMK Products Guide to Ford Fasteners 1955-73" pg 240 and 241.
Jim

[CharlesTurner]

Crimp clamp is the most common.

[J_Speegle]

From an old post of the related TSB about the flex hoses on early cars. It mentions the clamps and pictures of both styles found on unrestored cars

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Thread and discussion on the subject

https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=29790.new#new


TSB posting

https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=17469.msg110251#msg110251