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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Suspension => Topic started by: 68 S Code on November 14, 2010, 10:03:27 AM

Title: Ps boot clamps
Post by: 68 S Code on November 14, 2010, 10:03:27 AM: I am detailing the PS cylinder with a new boot at the stud end and a new accordion boot at the PS valve assembly. These boots are held on with a metal ring which uses a special tool to crimp it. The tool is available but where do you get the large ring for the cylinder boot. I heard many just use a plastic zip tie instead. I would rather find a ring. But where, NPd, amk?
Title: Re: Ps boot clamps
Post by: CharlesTurner on November 14, 2010, 01:02:53 PM: I'm pretty sure the large clamp comes in the end boot kit, which is available in reproduction from most any mustang parts place.
Title: Re: Ps boot clamps
Post by: Bob Gaines on November 14, 2010, 01:24:20 PM: Quote from: caspian65 on November 14, 2010, 01:02:53 PM
I'm pretty sure the large clamp comes in the end boot kit, which is available in reproduction from most any mustang parts place.
The same type of crimp clamp is also used on the power booster vacuum supply line . This info may also help source it. Check Mansfield Mustang I believe he may sell them individually . Bob
Title: Re: Ps boot clamps
Post by: carlite65 on November 14, 2010, 01:49:04 PM: virginia mustang has it under p/n PE609.
Title: Re: Ps boot clamps
Post by: 68 S Code on November 14, 2010, 11:35:36 PM: Thanks guys for the lead. I bought the end boot and it didn't come with the crimp clamp.
Title: Re: Ps boot clamps
Post by: 68 S Code on November 15, 2010, 10:16:23 PM: Did some curving of the retailers mentioned and they had them. Thanks again guys.
Title: Re: Ps boot clamps
Post by: T Lea on November 15, 2010, 10:44:19 PM: On a related question, what are people opinions on yellow clamps on the large boot, ever seen them?
Title: Re: Ps boot clamps
Post by: gtamustang on November 16, 2010, 04:17:00 PM: Are you refering to the stud end bood or the ram boot? Either way I have not seen any yellow band clamps on the boots. I wonder what the reasoning would be for a different color clamp.

Regards,
Pete Morgan
Title: Re: Ps boot clamps
Post by: 68 S Code on November 16, 2010, 10:38:44 PM: Yellow meaning zinc di-chromate? One other question. The accordion boot on the steering valve assembly isn't held on in any way at the bigger diameter end? I know there is a crimp clamp at the small end.
Title: Re: Ps boot clamps
Post by: T Lea on November 16, 2010, 11:05:44 PM: Quote from: gtamustang on November 16, 2010, 04:17:00 PM
Are you refering to the stud end bood or the ram boot? Either way I have not seen any yellow band clamps on the boots. I wonder what the reasoning would be for a different color clamp.

Regards,
Pete Morgan
The stud end boot. have seen a couple yellow ones, not zinc dicromate but yellow. Have no idea what thats about.
Title: Re: Ps boot clamps
Post by: Bob Gaines on November 17, 2010, 12:33:20 AM: I have mostly seen white. it was as if painted . Reminants remained under the band when taking off the boot. Bob
Title: Re: Ps boot clamps
Post by: T Lea on November 17, 2010, 08:57:36 AM: Could be a white that appeared yellowish from age
Title: Re: Ps boot clamps
Post by: J_Speegle on November 17, 2010, 11:54:57 PM: Quote from: T Lea on November 15, 2010, 10:44:19 PM
On a related question, what are people opinions on yellow clamps on the large boot, ever seen them?

Have not seen a yellow one as of yet - any year