Hose clamp socket?

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Anyone know the name of the socket for these? I've seen a couple versions however can't find them online.
 
I saw one that cost < $2 and was in the shop in 5 minutes, instead of waiting around...a scrap socket that had been 'adjusted' with a dremel tool.
If you are in a hurry and don't feel the need for a special tool.
 
Let'sgoflying! said:
I saw one that cost < $2 and was in the shop in 5 minutes, instead of waiting around...a scrap socket that had been 'adjusted' with a dremel tool.
If you are in a hurry and don't feel the need for a special tool.
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If I ever have the need, that's what I would do. Easy solution, and no need to spend dollars on a tool you'll use, at most, occasionally.
 
A 7/16" six-point socket will drive that. Done it for years. But any of these tools will also let you overtorque the clamp, too, and maybe damage the hose and/or clamp. Here'e the clamp torque table from Lycoming's overhaul manual:

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The spec for the 5/16" would apply to that flat-head clamp screw.
 
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Thanks, I was all over snap on site this morning and couldn't find it.
 
It would be cheaper to replace the hose clamp with a slotted hex screw version.
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I'll sometimes flip a small, say 1/4" socket (3/8 drive) around and use the square drive part on the clamp (or whatever I'm working on), and insert a hex driver in the socket end.
 
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