[C320-list] SS Clamp Failure

[Bruce Heyman]

Barry,
Surprisingly they did not fail at the gear base which is where I would have
expected.  Most of them failed along the strap where it is relieved to allow
for the screw thread.  The metal was very brittle and quickly snapped if you
flexed them.  I'm sure they are the original clamps applied at the factory
about 8 years ago.
Bruce
Somerset #671 SoCal 

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Barry Fahrer
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 8:42 AM
To: C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] SS Clamp Failure

I am very surprised that your clamps failed.  How did they fail ?  I guess 
it is possible that the acid fumes from the battery could be causing a 
problem.
I have only seen some cheap hose clamps fail because the metal around the 
gear base couldn't withstand the tension.
You might want to talk to the manufacturer and find out if they
are warranted at all. BARRY --... ...--