Re: 4" Heavy Duty C clip impossible to get off
[Re: jlatessa]
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10/23/18 12:38 PM
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It may be seized in the groove, did you try tapping it around to loosen? Maybe some WD-40 too.
Joe Definitely not seized, I am able to get it turning and pinch it to rotate it.
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Re: 4" Heavy Duty C clip impossible to get off
[Re: moparjim79]
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10/23/18 01:16 PM
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Whenever Ive had this problem in the past, I do spray it with a little penetrating oil, then with the c clip pliers engaged in the openings, squeeze together and hold while sliding a small pick underneath any part you can. It might wind up going flying off, so be careful. The O rings were leaking past, so there is plenty of oil on the C Clip. I just played around with the assortment of bits and I realized it is the angle of the bit used to keep the angle correct throughout the movement when applying pressure to the pliers. I'm trying the bit which is 45 degree angle and does not have the baby tips. Hope this works.
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Re: 4" Heavy Duty C clip impossible to get off
[Re: ct440rod]
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10/23/18 01:46 PM
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Might be a two man job. Someone to squeezes clamp and someone with awl to get under it . . I don't want to gall up the case prying under the C clip. Metal seems very delicate. I almost had it and the bit broke. On to my next set of bits.
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Re: 4" Heavy Duty C clip impossible to get off
[Re: crlush]
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10/24/18 09:41 PM
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Tape up a screwdriver so it wont scratch it, then you will be able to get under it to help get it out. Most likely your snap ring pliers are not big enough for the job. I have a good snap on set that the ends are taper cut so they wont slide off when you take the snap ring off. Yes, that was the hot ticket. Tapered 45 degree bits pointing inward to each other . Was able to grab it and pull without the bits coming out of the holes. I had to do 2 outer clips and 2 inner puck clips. Done but it was not an easy job. Now pumped 65 psi of air into the cannister and watching to see if any air escapes.
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Re: 4" Heavy Duty C clip impossible to get off
[Re: Sammy]
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10/24/18 09:46 PM
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Welcome to the club. Those are a [censored]! I took a large pair of large old vise grips and welded pins on the ends. It works well. Also really helps during reinstall.
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