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piston c clip
Posted: 10:03 am Nov 27 2005
by kdxquebec
hi.
Do you have any tips or method for installing a piston c clip?
Can we re-install the old ones or buy new ones. (I think it is better to buy new ones)
I read some horror stories this week about the c clip failure.I want to be safe!
My top end is appart now for inspection.
Posted: 10:28 am Nov 27 2005
by Colorado Mike
Buy new ones, very cheap peace of mind. Most folks say to put the opening pointing downwards.
Posted: 12:05 pm Nov 27 2005
by Indawoods
ALWAYS use new ones... (If you can, have your shop mic them and get the wiseco C clips. They are made much better than the stock variety)
Posted: 12:24 pm Nov 27 2005
by Indawoods
I point them at 12 O' clock... the access point is too close to the 6 O' clock position for me, I want no chance of that little bugger coming out of there....
Posted: 12:30 pm Nov 27 2005
by Indawoods
Posted: 12:55 pm Nov 27 2005
by kdxquebec
thanks for the link and relply.
I would like to see a clear picture of the c clip position in the groove.
Anyone? thanks a lot.I like visual things!
Posted: 12:57 pm Nov 27 2005
by Indawoods
Just picture a C with the open end pointing straight up. That's 12 O' Clock and the opposite is 6 etc....
Posted: 01:02 pm Nov 27 2005
by kdxquebec
Oh ok
like this ---- U -----
héhhé...I read too fast thanks.
Posted: 01:03 pm Nov 27 2005
by Indawoods
YUP!
Posted: 02:27 pm Nov 27 2005
by KDXGarage
Use NEW only! I do 12 o'clock also. Yes, it is like a "U". I put the ends in first, then slide the ring part in last. It seems to work better for me that way.
Be sure to put a rag in the crankcase opening to keep dust and circlips from falling down in there.