Where to buy circlip ?

[junior224466]

It sounds like the way to go when replacing the counter sprocket is to replace the circlip with a new one. Can this be bought at Lowes or Home Depot, or is do I have to order this through Kawi.

 

[tim_from_az]

No reason to get a new clip unless you mangle the old one when taking if off. If you have a circlip tool this job takes about 30 seconds.

 

[junior224466]

Tim, Thanks for the reply. I called Home Depot and they didn't carry these type of pliers. Can you recommend a store that sells these?

 

[fivefour]

I got mine @ Ace Hardware

 

[Peer Lovell]

Any auto supply place has them. Don't go overboard. Cheap ones, for a couple of bucks work as well as expensive ones.
You can do the same thing without pliers, use two nails. Works best with two people.

 

[FLBusa]

Any auto supply place has them. Don't go overboard. Cheap ones, for a couple of bucks work as well as expensive ones.
You can do the same thing without pliers, use two nails. Works best with two people.

Not finger nails! :eek:

 

[junior224466]

Great. Thanks for all your responses.

 

[89kdx200rdr]

flat screwdrivers work good for me. tractor supply might have the clips but ive never changed mine its still hanging in there

 

[ABS13]

Clips can be bought at Lowes in specialty fastener section.

 

[JasonWho]

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[89kdx200rdr]

clips can be bought at tractor supply too

 

[junior224466]

Picked up a set of pliers from Checkers. Had some problems. The interchangable tips kept getting loose when applying pressure. I then picked a pair from Harbor Freight. These are really nice. The entire top portion of the pliers are interchangable, not just the tip. The do both inner and outer circlips and they will be going on on sale for $2.99 . Such a deal.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=3316

 

[junior224466]

The circlip came off fairly easy, but what a pain to get that thing back on. Took a few tries but I finally got it on. Anybody have any tips on making it easier to get those things back on.

 

[fivefour]

The same way you got if off, with the pliers.

 

[Braahp]

You have to hold your mouth just right and say the right cuss words and it will go right on.

 

[bcVulcan]

And make sure your shop is pretty clean. It makes it easier to find it when it flies across the room.