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while t-bolt clamps may look "trick", why use them on aluminum pipes, especially when there is no boost involved? I've never liked t-bolb clamps; they never seal completely, they always

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Old 09-07-2010, 12:03 AM   #23 (permalink)
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while t-bolt clamps may look "trick", why use them on aluminum pipes, especially when there is no boost involved? I've never liked t-bolb clamps; they never seal completely, they always have a gap where the bolt is bent, and they always crush the pipe.

use some nice worm gear clamps next time.

Just my 2 cents...

As for the crushed pipes, you can easily fix it with a mandrel, like a wooden ball.
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