EarthCruiser Overland Vehicles
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Aussie Iron
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Not fair that it is not a real close up of actually fitting on the vehicle as in the first spy shot. Well you got me but I will say that they are a left and a right.
Dan.
45lpv
Observer
I've never been wild about hose clamps wrapping around right angles. When fabricating mounts for anything round (fuel filters, pumps, etc.) we always used to cut a piece of tubing lengthwise to make a concave cradle for both the part and hose clamps.
http://www.polyperformance.com/Synergy-Weld-On-Reservoir-Mount-Kit
http://www.polyperformance.com/Synergy-Weld-On-Reservoir-Mount-Kit
As seen in the images below, a compression style threaded fitting should be used for coolant hoses:
Other large tubing, such as intake, piping for turbo or intercooler on a diesel, etc., should use a Boost Depot style stainless V-Band clamp.
Fuel lines, oil lines and even coolant lines should use Earl's anodized aluminum fittings or the steel equivalent. These are compression style fittings commonly seen on hydraulic hoses, HVAC lines in vehicles and in marine applications: (Note: If I paid $1M for a boat, there would be no hose clamps.)
https://www.anplumbing.com/ - they have every type of fitting and hose imagineable, so there is no need for hose repair clamps:
And finally, if you are using a "hose clamp" to "mount" something, you are using the incorrect item to begin with. They are hose repair clamps, not mounting clamps. Professional "fabrication" by its very nature, includes proper engineering, mounting, etc., not parts store bodgery.
An example of a billet mounting bracket for something round, such as a fuel filter:
End of lesson, back to your regularly scheduled programming.
Other large tubing, such as intake, piping for turbo or intercooler on a diesel, etc., should use a Boost Depot style stainless V-Band clamp.
Fuel lines, oil lines and even coolant lines should use Earl's anodized aluminum fittings or the steel equivalent. These are compression style fittings commonly seen on hydraulic hoses, HVAC lines in vehicles and in marine applications: (Note: If I paid $1M for a boat, there would be no hose clamps.)
https://www.anplumbing.com/ - they have every type of fitting and hose imagineable, so there is no need for hose repair clamps:
And finally, if you are using a "hose clamp" to "mount" something, you are using the incorrect item to begin with. They are hose repair clamps, not mounting clamps. Professional "fabrication" by its very nature, includes proper engineering, mounting, etc., not parts store bodgery.
An example of a billet mounting bracket for something round, such as a fuel filter:
End of lesson, back to your regularly scheduled programming.
Heidi
New member
Perhaps it is the definition of the clamping system that is the root if the discussion. Clamping can require more specialized fixtures. However hose clamps are not just for repair. In the yachting world, from the daily runabout to the ultra yachts high quality stainless hose clamps are a main line of defense keeping the ocean below and the yacht on top. Properly used and normally double clamped as backup security on hoses and fittings, these are subjected to some, if not full time immersion in salt water, even in the boat. Steel is avoided if at all possible, and would rust away in amazingly short order. Aluminum clamps with any other metal parts would become a huge mass of galvanic corrosion. Keeping any thing functioning in or around salt water is a full time job. Nor to mention the crazy interaction of constant electrolysis acting on metals. Zinc anodes are a component of reducing that constant problem.
Not all hose clamps are created equal, true stainless, properly lubed threads with precise placing and tightning are part of the job. Fitting the clamp size properly is just as important. There is even a proper way to fit the clamps double on almost any use.
I think we are probably saying the same thing, I just wanted to clarify hose clamps are more than just "repair" clamps in yachting applications. It is hard to imagine the number of boats that have sunk because of a clamp failure do to improper material or fitting. It is probably equally hard to imagine the sheer number of clamps used even on small yachts. Refitting and filling the replacement parts storage box for overseas trips was killer on the bank account.
But I agree with using the proper tool (or part) for any job, failure to do so can literally sink you.
Not all hose clamps are created equal, true stainless, properly lubed threads with precise placing and tightning are part of the job. Fitting the clamp size properly is just as important. There is even a proper way to fit the clamps double on almost any use.
I think we are probably saying the same thing, I just wanted to clarify hose clamps are more than just "repair" clamps in yachting applications. It is hard to imagine the number of boats that have sunk because of a clamp failure do to improper material or fitting. It is probably equally hard to imagine the sheer number of clamps used even on small yachts. Refitting and filling the replacement parts storage box for overseas trips was killer on the bank account.
But I agree with using the proper tool (or part) for any job, failure to do so can literally sink you.
david506th
Adventurer
They match my aftermarket ones that I didn't use.
Vincent @EC Engineering
New member
EarthCruiser Engineering - Front Shock Reservoir Mounts
Official introduction:
EarthCruiser Front Shock Reservoir Mounts
External reservoirs on shock absorbers are utilized by many manufacturers in order to manage heat, among other considerations. When a shock absorber of this configuration is used on a FUSO FG, the mounting of the external reservoir can be a challenge.
EarthCruiser Front Shock Reservoir Mounts offer a practical solution for a FUSO FG owner needing to secure the remote reservoir of their chosen shock absorber. The Reservoir Mount is a bolt-on affair on the 2012 and newer FUSO FG. Use on older FG rigs requires simple drilling and additional hardware.
Bolting cleanly to the front shock towers using existing factory hardware (2012 up), congruity with the shock tower and inner fender means the Reservoir Mounts direct focus to the shock absorber and external reservoir.
The Reservoir Mounts secure the shock absorber's external reservoir using commonly available screw/band type (hose) clamps. This method mirrors the practice utilized by well-regarded shock absorber manufacturers. Additionally, the clamps are easily sourced, spares are easily stored, and exchange for different sizes is simple.
A classy set of parts made from steel and powdercoated to match factory FUSO chassis components, the EarthCruiser Front Shock Reservoir Mounts help make upgrading the suspension on the FUSO FG an inspiring affair.
cheers,
Vincent
Official introduction:
EarthCruiser Front Shock Reservoir Mounts
External reservoirs on shock absorbers are utilized by many manufacturers in order to manage heat, among other considerations. When a shock absorber of this configuration is used on a FUSO FG, the mounting of the external reservoir can be a challenge.
EarthCruiser Front Shock Reservoir Mounts offer a practical solution for a FUSO FG owner needing to secure the remote reservoir of their chosen shock absorber. The Reservoir Mount is a bolt-on affair on the 2012 and newer FUSO FG. Use on older FG rigs requires simple drilling and additional hardware.
Bolting cleanly to the front shock towers using existing factory hardware (2012 up), congruity with the shock tower and inner fender means the Reservoir Mounts direct focus to the shock absorber and external reservoir.
The Reservoir Mounts secure the shock absorber's external reservoir using commonly available screw/band type (hose) clamps. This method mirrors the practice utilized by well-regarded shock absorber manufacturers. Additionally, the clamps are easily sourced, spares are easily stored, and exchange for different sizes is simple.
A classy set of parts made from steel and powdercoated to match factory FUSO chassis components, the EarthCruiser Front Shock Reservoir Mounts help make upgrading the suspension on the FUSO FG an inspiring affair.
cheers,
Vincent
EarthCruiser
Adventurer
Understandably no photos are allowed inside the plant.
Been in a number of car and truck factories around the place , I worked for FORD trucks in Eagle farm Brisbane a life time ago.
The way Daimler FUSO can so seamlessly build for so many markets and models in the same plant and lines is very impressive. There supply chain management is something else.
Many thanks to Daimler for the invite.
Been in a number of car and truck factories around the place , I worked for FORD trucks in Eagle farm Brisbane a life time ago.
The way Daimler FUSO can so seamlessly build for so many markets and models in the same plant and lines is very impressive. There supply chain management is something else.
Many thanks to Daimler for the invite.
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Czechsix
Watching you from a ridge
I think much of that answer will depend on your area.
For us, it's worthwhile to actually relocate out of California a bit sooner than we thought we would. The offset from sales tax fees, insurance and other costs will pay for a nice little plot of land that I'll be modifying into an RV camping area for us. More than likely that'll be in Oregon.
Just for grins, I'll get a quote from my carrier to see what they'd want for coverage and I'll post it here.