SOS! 1989 Dodge Dakota Sport Convertible needed a new fuel pump. Got everything (hoses, clamps, etc.) so far, and tank, off, pump out....HOWEVER the hose-type mechanical clamp holding the fuel pump in the tank is shot, rusted, fubared. ANYONE out there know where I can get a replacement? Or a substitute? Thanks In Advance -- (Dodge person, besides the Dak-Vert had TWO Dodge Stealths, a 1994 RT and a 1994 Twin Turb.

 

Any auto parts store? Just get a screw clamp of the right caliber, and call it a day.

 

Here it is in all its rusted non-glory. If I can't get an OEM or after-market, I'll cut a hose clamp and either spot weld it or rivet it together. Tank does not used the nylon lock nut. Tank has a lip as does the fuel pump holder. Curved clamp brings it all together.

 

That looks a lot like the same clamp they use for the air filter housing to throttle body on the 2nd gen trucks.....

 

Hey, HeyYou! Checked it out and got a similar hit on Ebay. Asked seller for a diameter. Art Herm

 

I would not be at all surprised to learn they are the same. Let us know what ya find out please.

 

Google search "V band clamp".

 

So THAT'S what it is!! Found what I needed on EBay. Seller called it: "94-01 Dodge RAM 1500 2500 3500 5.2L 5.9L Air Intake airbox clamp thorttle body". Diameter is 5-3/4 inches. Just the problem of knowing the correct nomenclature! Thanks Bunches to Moparite and HeyYou!!

 

It Worked! New hoses, clamps, filter, etc. Pressure washed and rinsed with de-natured alcohol. Now comes the fun part! Throttle body clamp shows cut-out in circle, the only difference from original clamp.

 

I think that's for proper alignment on the throttle body. So long as it doesn't leak, don't worry about it.