non sparking tool to cut hose clamp

[beeph]

I cut off my fuel vapor vent hose on my gas tank, but the hose clamp is stuck on the vent ******, with bits of hose wedging the clamp stuck to the ******. I cant pull the clamp off, and I have very little space to work with as it is almost butting up against the frame of the car.

Normally I would take an angle grinder with a metal cutting disc, to cut the metal band, but it will cause a lot of sparks which would be very dangerous around my gas tank.

Is there a spark-less tool I could use to saw the hose clamp off? The more compact the better, have very little space to maneuver.

 

[Zeke]

Certain Dremmel bits and wheels make less spark than others. You can always use a trigger spray as you work. Just stuff the opening with a wet rag before cutting and tape over that.

Or pull the tank. Your choice.

 

[fst4dr]

Go ahead cut it. God hates a coward! But seriously the extremely small amount of vapor present should not pose and issue.

Disclaimer : if you blow yourself up I ain't Responsible

 

[Outlawmws]

Just get on the cap over the screw part with a good gripping tool and work it apart, it really doesn't' take that much to destroy the cap, and then the clamp won't be clamping anymore.

Plugging the hole in the vent ain't a bad Idea though; a tiny amount of fuel vapor makes a great fuse to the inside of he tank.... (Don't listen to post #3...)

 

[theknurl]

Just get on the cap over the screw part with a good gripping tool and work it apart, it really doesn't' take that much to destroy the cap, and then the clamp won't be clamping anymore.

Plugging the hole in the vent ain't a bad Idea though; a tiny amount of fuel vapor makes a great fuse to the inside of he tank.... (Don't listen to post #3...)

+10

 

[fst4dr]

Well seeing as liquid gasoline isn't flammable not sure where your going with the fuse theory. As long as you were not shooting sparks directly at the opening I wouldn't be concerned

 

[Outlawmws]

Well seeing as liquid gasoline isn't flammable not sure where your going with the fuse theory

Well seeing as Liquid gasoline has a VERY low vaporization and flash point any of the volume of that tank WILL be full of fumes, as well as any lines with access to the "vapor chamber".

A gas tank near any spark source is a BOMB. I "completely cleaned" an old Jerry can so I could solder some lines into it once upon a time, and I did what I thought was a VERY thorough job. It STILL flashed. Not once, but several times.

Sorry, but your advice was stupid dangerous.

 

[fst4dr]

Sure I will keep that in mind thanks for your advise.

 

[nicksnothereman]

I cut off my fuel vapor vent hose on my gas tank, but the hose clamp is stuck on the vent ******, with bits of hose wedging the clamp stuck to the ******. I cant pull the clamp off, and I have very little space to work with as it is almost butting up against the frame of the car.

Normally I would take an angle grinder with a metal cutting disc, to cut the metal band, but it will cause a lot of sparks which would be very dangerous around my gas tank.

Is there a spark-less tool I could use to saw the hose clamp off? The more compact the better, have very little space to maneuver.

Just use a pair of cutters (whatever fits) dip them in water before cutting. If you could stretch the metal somewhat out with say a screwdriver as a pry bar you should be able to get a decent sized cutter in there. When I say cutter I mean whatever you use to cut metal (shears, diagonal pliers, aviation snips, general purpose snips, bolt cutter, etc). Granted some of the stuff probably won't fit but if you get room for a pair of bolt cutters then easy friggin breezy. Wipe down and oil tool after done.

Power tools near the fuel tank? Come on buddy...

 

[srmofo]

Knipex mini bolt cutters. Around $30 on amazon.

I cut em all the time with mine

Edit : these

They frequently go on sale for $30. There is also other sellers with lower prices

Every tool box should have some.