Best way to remove circle clip on the clutch washer

[Breadfan]

When I pry up my circle clip on the clutch washer of my abu's, I deform it. I know this tells me the metal is not good, and I have installed one in my Rocket Reel that is tournament quality and made from a better metal, but I'd like to know how to remove these things on my normal Abus and keep them from deforming so I can just re-use them. They get out of round and they don't look right when I re-install them. The part I'm referring to is 13084. Any special tool out there I need to know about?

[Keta]

I have never had that problem.  I use a small flat screwdriver, get one end out and roll the retainer off.

[Breadfan]

I had one so tight yesterday that I just mangled it. It just would not come off easily. But this isn't the first time so I'll either figure it out or keep a bunch of them on hand. I don't have a problem with the better ones I have been getting, they keep their shape.

[foakes]

I was always taught by old timers (now I am one) to just use a sharp fish hook to get it started —- then just run a small screwdriver or pick around the clip to lift it out.

Quick & simple.

Best, Fred

[oldmanjoe]

I will add that i tap down the part in this case 13472 a little that usually frees up the ring .
    Some times i push on the end of the ring and chase it around , again freeing up the ring .

[Breadfan]

You all are very helpful. It is very much appreciated.

[Donnyboat]

I managed to get a pin , with a knob on one end, out of the wifes sowing machine draw, I made a good point on the end with, my bright boy, that fits in behind the C clip nice, then run a pick around it to ease it out, it is possibly best to do it inside a paper bag, so it cant, head for the never never, good luck, cheers Don.

[Alan Matsuno]

Dental tools

[handi2]

Just a small flat head screwdriver as mentioned.

Place one finger over it and pop it off.

Nothing fancy is needed. You just have to be smarter than the clip..!

Keith

[Lunker Larry]

Small screwdriver usually or a boxcutter blade to get it started.
Also use the blade to remove stuck drag washers