i got a pair with extra tips for different ones at harbor freight for
about 5 bucks, and since all hand tools come with a lifetime warranty i
don't worry about breaking them.
also remember there is a reason they call them "jesus" rings, for
"jesus whered that go" when one slips off the pliers.
----Original Message Follows----
Date: Fri, 06 Mar 1998 10:12:55 -0800
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
From: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Subject: Re: Circlip Removal
Actually, there is such a tool to remove them, and I don't recall it
being
that much more costly than a good set of pliers. I can't remember where
I
got mine (probably NAPA) but it looks like a large needle nose pliers,
but
the ends are rectangular and flattened, with a cross-hatched pattern on
the
outside surface to prevent slippage. You then insert it into the space
of
the snap ring and spread. It makes removing these type of rings MUCH
easier (and safer) than the old screwdriver method!
Barry Schwartz (San Diego) bschwart@pacbell.net
72 V6 Spitfire (daily driver)
70 GT6+ (when I don't drive the Spit)
70 Spitfire (project)
73 Ford Courier (parts hauler, rain vehicle)
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