O.E. double wire type 1/2 inch hose clip used to secure smaller heater hose connections. On the Austin Healey cooling system, this size is used on the heater take-off connection found on bottom radiator hose with heater pipe variants, where a wire clamp appearance is preferred.
It fits wherever a 1/2 inch hose connection is used. For the Big Healey radiator hose family listed below, the 1/2 inch clips are used on the smaller heater take-off hose connection on bottom hose with heater pipe variants.
Excludes: This is not the clip for the main radiator hose ends. For main radiator hose connections, use Jubilee radiator hose clips, O.E. double wire radiator hose clips, or Pin & Strip radiator hose clips where appropriate.
O.E. double wire is chosen primarily for appearance. For maximum adjustability in this size, choose the Jubilee type 1/2 inch clip.
For hose selection background, see: CapeSport silicone radiator hoses for BN1-BJ8.
No. This is the 1/2 inch size used on smaller heater hose connections, such as the heater take-off hose on bottom hose with heater pipe variants.
Yes. Jubilee type clamps are generally more adjustable, which can make sizing and fitting simpler.
Yes, provided sizing is correct and clamp tension is rechecked after the first heat cycle.
DOUBLE WIRE O.E. TYPE