Originally Posted by
KDW4Him
Additionally I have read where some have used c-clamps or vise grips with something soft in the jaws to clamp the hoses off to keep fluid in while doing the change. I plan on trying that and will report how it goes. EDIT, this method works fine.
Ready to install the new pump
Whatever clamps you use the jaws should be parallel when clamped, pipe clamps are the best. Whatever is used you do it want them slipping off with the pump removed.