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MG MGA - 'Bowman' hose clamps

I have a can full of the above clamps, 'Sure-Tite' stamped. I'm not familiar with them, anyone know if they are for the A's or are even British made ? Brad
BOW Brad

Brad I have seen these before but they are rare I think. I tried to do a Google search but nothing came up which means to me they are old but no details that I can find. Maybe there is someone that knows more details or can do a better search for you, I am limited, sorry. Are they stainless steel bands or formed wire? FOG
FOG Frank

Most of the hose clamps on the MGA were the simple wire type with a r/h slotted tightening screw (see type 1 in picture which is an original petrol filler hose clamp.)

Type 2 is a repro. of the original heater hose clamps.
Type 3 is also a repro. of the rocker box breather hose clamp and lastly no. 4 is a British 'Jubilee' type clip which, as far as I know, was never used on the MGA. Odd this because they were invented many years before the MGA came out: perhaps they were too pricey for BMC.

There is a fourth type of MGA hose clip on the 4" air intake hoses but I don't have a spare one to photograph.

I don't think Bowman clips, whatever they look like, are British...................Mike

m.j. moore

I found a Bowman Products Division 850 East 72nd Street Cleveland, OH 44103 of Associated Spring Corporation. They used to manufacture replacement parts for cars/trucks. Here's a link to a Bowman display rack for hose clamps:

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/bowman-hose-clamp-storage-advertising-220717655

Here's a link with some business info:

http://www.trademarkia.com/bowman-71521792.html

See no references to "Sure-Tite" however.
Nick Kopernik

Brad, I see that others have brought us up to speed on the Bowman clamps, interesting info & good to know. Once again this group come thru with flying colors. FOF
FOG Frank

Hi Mike
I am looking for some heater hose clip as your type 2 in your post. I have 2 original clips but they are very rusty. Can you tell me where these can be purchased and the part number if possible.
Thanks Brian
Brian Paddon

Brian, I bought mine three years ago from Todd Clarke. His number is F34a and I think this is the set of four. He does all the correct hose clips except for the 4" hose clips which are a bit non-original.

His catalogue is online now............... Mike
m.j. moore

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