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Fibber Mcgee · 10-24-2012, 06:32 AM

Ok I give up. What's the secret to putting the snap ring back on the input shaft on the front of the transmission (the one in front of the front bearing ) ? First of all that has to be the worst design for a snap ring ever but there has to be a secret. Is there a new style that will fit or a special tool of what? I spent an hour messing with it and once I got it on its spread out to far permanently due to my prying on it so now I've got to get another and start over so if a new style will fit maybe I'll try that. Help.......

bmwillia · 10-24-2012, 07:15 AM

Mac Van Pelt suggests grinding the side that slopes up flat to give your spreaders more to grab on to.

I agree though, horrible design.

I was looking at an old dodge tranny the other day, and it had the same design on the snap rings.

JM 35 Sedan · 10-24-2012, 07:38 AM

Once I get those slanted end type snap rings off, I drill holes in both ends so that standard snap ring pliers can be used to reinstall and possibly remove them again. Very simple solution.

Mountaindoc · 10-24-2012, 07:53 AM

You need a pair of these, and they're hard to find. You pretty much have to order them or buy them from a parts truck like Mac Tools, etc. They're called "horshoe snap ring pliers".

Ronnie · 10-24-2012, 09:11 AM

http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-44900-Lo.../dp/B0009OR974

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Mountaindoc · 10-24-2012, 09:20 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnie

http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-44900-Lo.../dp/B0009OR974

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Wow, that's the cheapest I have seen them online. I am sure they're not as quality as the Mac ones, but it's one of those tools that you might just use once or twice.....

I have yet to walk into an auto parts store and find a pair on the shelf.

Fibber Mcgee · 10-24-2012, 02:06 PM

Now that I trashed mine can you get these snap rings local or do I have to order another one and wait again?

33cabriolet · 10-24-2012, 02:37 PM

put it in a vice and squeeze it back in shape

rotorwrench · 10-24-2012, 02:50 PM

Give Mac VanPelt a call. He knows the problem and sells you one you can put on and take off without damaging the shaft or yourself. The new ones bevel where snap ring pliers will get to them.

Fibber Mcgee · 10-24-2012, 03:28 PM

I just talked to Mac and he's sending me one NO CHARGE! I just about fell over.

trainguy · 10-24-2012, 03:31 PM

You can't beat FREE

Bob NH · 10-25-2012, 06:57 AM

If memory serves, I bought a pr. of those snap ring pliers at Shears and Roeboats not that long ago and they work great.

10-24-2012, 06:32 AM	#1
Fibber Mcgee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Callahan Fla Posts: 1,149	Whats the secret? Ok I give up. What's the secret to putting the snap ring back on the input shaft on the front of the transmission (the one in front of the front bearing ) ? First of all that has to be the worst design for a snap ring ever but there has to be a secret. Is there a new style that will fit or a special tool of what? I spent an hour messing with it and once I got it on its spread out to far permanently due to my prying on it so now I've got to get another and start over so if a new style will fit maybe I'll try that. Help....... __________________ Wanted, a car with a " Dynaflex Superflowing Unijet Turbovasculator which is Syncromeshed to the Multicoil Hydrotensioned Dual vacuum Dynomometer. "

10-24-2012, 07:15 AM	#2
bmwillia Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 457	Re: Whats the secret? Mac Van Pelt suggests grinding the side that slopes up flat to give your spreaders more to grab on to. I agree though, horrible design. I was looking at an old dodge tranny the other day, and it had the same design on the snap rings. __________________ Brad Williamson

10-24-2012, 07:38 AM	#3
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,859	Re: Whats the secret? Once I get those slanted end type snap rings off, I drill holes in both ends so that standard snap ring pliers can be used to reinstall and possibly remove them again. Very simple solution. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

10-24-2012, 07:53 AM	#4
Mountaindoc Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East KY Posts: 42	Re: Whats the secret? You need a pair of these, and they're hard to find. You pretty much have to order them or buy them from a parts truck like Mac Tools, etc. They're called "horshoe snap ring pliers". Last edited by Mountaindoc; 10-24-2012 at 07:56 AM. Reason: found a better picture

10-24-2012, 09:11 AM	#5
Ronnie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Where it snows Posts: 2,058	Re: Whats the secret? http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-44900-Lo.../dp/B0009OR974 R

10-24-2012, 02:06 PM	#7
Fibber Mcgee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Callahan Fla Posts: 1,149	Re: Whats the secret? Now that I trashed mine can you get these snap rings local or do I have to order another one and wait again? __________________ Wanted, a car with a " Dynaflex Superflowing Unijet Turbovasculator which is Syncromeshed to the Multicoil Hydrotensioned Dual vacuum Dynomometer. "

10-24-2012, 02:37 PM	#8
33cabriolet Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Graham WA Posts: 424	Re: Whats the secret? put it in a vice and squeeze it back in shape

10-24-2012, 02:50 PM	#9
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,440	Re: Whats the secret? Give Mac VanPelt a call. He knows the problem and sells you one you can put on and take off without damaging the shaft or yourself. The new ones bevel where snap ring pliers will get to them.

10-24-2012, 03:28 PM	#10
Fibber Mcgee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Callahan Fla Posts: 1,149	Re: Whats the secret? I just talked to Mac and he's sending me one NO CHARGE! I just about fell over. __________________ Wanted, a car with a " Dynaflex Superflowing Unijet Turbovasculator which is Syncromeshed to the Multicoil Hydrotensioned Dual vacuum Dynomometer. "

10-24-2012, 03:31 PM	#11
trainguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lehighton Pa Posts: 1,085	Re: Whats the secret? You can't beat FREE

10-25-2012, 06:57 AM	#12
Bob NH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Meredith, N.H. Posts: 766	Re: Whats the secret? If memory serves, I bought a pr. of those snap ring pliers at Shears and Roeboats not that long ago and they work great.