Why are so many lines zip tied? I know some are just vacuum lines but even my fuel hose under the cowl is zip tied. This is a older motor but even my 08 opti had zip tied lines. Why cant they just use clamps?
Why are so many lines zip tied? I know some are just vacuum lines but even my fuel hose under the cowl is zip tied. This is a older motor but even my 08 opti had zip tied lines. Why cant they just use clamps?
Because zip ties are cheaper and provide 100% seal.....worm drive clamps can leak vacuum.
Not to hijack........but can i buy those zip ties on line? I can’t seem to find any locally.
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Phil
'09 Hewescraft ProV
'09 150 Optimax
Well you learn something new everyday.
In addition to forming a complete seal, these Radius-Head Tie Wraps are lighter and cause less vibration, as compared to many stainless clamps.
ANY Mercury Dealer should have Part# 816311T in stock. No reason you can't find them locally- of course, Rhonda keeps them too (see her post, pinned at the top of the Forum).
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