Problems removing C-clip from cog wheel

[festus]

Are there any secrets or tips on removing C-Clips?  This is getting frustrating, the clip just spins whenever l try to use a small pick or tiny screwdriver.

[Alto Mare]

Place your index finger over it and drive it out with a dental pic.
I purchased these a year or two ago and are doing a good job, I just wish they were bend a bit.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Duratrax-DTXR1107-Ultimate-E-Clip-Tool-1-5mm-5mm/301303760397?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
If you use the correct size, the E- clip will get stuck on it, a good thing when trying to install it.
Best,
Sal

[handi2]

I use a scratch all that has a very fine point. Fred showed it as his favorite tool.

[festus]

Thanks, l finally got it off with a pick on a leatherman's tool. 

That Duratrax tool would have made it easier.

[Bryan Young]

I use side cutters slid g the grove of the side cutters on either side of the clip and push it out.

[Midway Tommy]

I've got an old Case Electrician's Knife I use for the tough C clips. I just use a mini straight screw driver with a little bend in the blade for E clips, and it's magnetized so that come in handy.  I just put my thumb over the C clip, slip the point of that hardened knife blade in the crevice and give a twist. Comes off every time & my thumb keeps it from flyin' across the room.

[Tightlines667]

I use a precision flathead screwdriver.  A dab of grease on the driver first, along with bring magnetized helps to keep it from flying away.

[Keta]

A tool for doing this is available but at $25.00-$40.00 each, and they only do 1 size C clip,  I use a small screwdriver to remove them and small needle nose pliars to instal them.


https://www.gamut.com/p/retaining-ring-tool-for-3-16-in-5-32-7-mm-shaft-dia-range-MTk4NDQ=?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=1o14&scid=scplp303A950&sc_intid=303A950&gclid=CjwKCAjw6ZLOBRALEiwAxzyCW_1-9u42TTFSPm8n73MzTuaU0zE2coUfL4sx0Y6f9047xs_p4Fu94RoChZkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CJuQ0vDnuNYCFckHgQodyiQCuA

[Tiddlerbasher]

Have a look at this thread - it describes several ways to remove e/c clips

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=18273.0

I usually use a Facom 1813 dedicated tool.

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/831078/?cm_mmc=UK-PPC-DS3A-_-google-_-3_UK_EN_BM_SUPPORT_Exact-_-facom%257Ccirclip_pliers-_-facom%2B1813&matchtype=e&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI88GX3-a41gIVo7DtCh33DwJ0EAAYAiAAEgLrl_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I also use the Duratrax tool.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Duratrax-Ultimate-E-Clip-Tool-1-5mm-5mm/dp/B001TAJP9W

[Keta]

The Duratrax looks interesting.

[Tiddlerbasher]

Lee - both of those tools work well for me. I bought mine off of Ebay (used). I couldn't justify the new price.

[Keta]

Lee - both of those tools work well for me. I bought mine off of Ebay (used). I couldn't justify the new price.

They are not cheep, good thing I can pop C clips off with a screwdriver and only send 10%-20% off to visit the long gone AR springs,  Trinidad drag clicker pins and missing socks.

[tholmes]

I solve the "flying e-clip" problem by putting the part in a gallon-size clear plastic bag during removal and assembly. There are probably dozens of those little buggers scattered around my workshop from the days before I learned this trick.

Tom

[Crow]

   I have made a few "specialty" e-clip tools out of banding material.....some of the 1/2 " wide, steel strapping works pretty well for "raw material"   I filled (it takes a good file, and a bit of time, as the steel is almost "spring quality") a slot in one end, the same width as the "groove" the clip fits into, s
"square up" the end a bit, to minimize "slipping", and push them off. I generally put one finger on top of the clip, before I push on the tool, and that traps the clip, so it doesn't "ZINGGG!". At the end of the day...it's "whatever works", and, as was already mentioned, magnetizing your tool will help ....sometimes !

[Gfish]

Ya'll've givin me an idear. Whatya think of grinding down a cheap pair a needle-nose pliers, so the jaws'er vertically flat and can slip under and on topa the e-clips?
Gfish