The Ford Barn - View Single Post

Tom Endy · 02-01-2018, 02:09 PM

The C-shape retainer was not one of Henry's best ideas. Unless you have the proper snap ring pliers it is easy to distort the retainer using screw drivers. I have taken a number of transmissions apart and found the C-shape retainer adrift on the shaft because it had been distorted out of shape and came out of the groove.

This must have been discovered early on by repair shops as many were replaced years ago with a round collar and snap ring that fits into the groove. About half the transmissions I have overhauled had this arrangement installed. Most of the suppliers sell the two piece assembly. When I rebuild a transmission I discard Henry's C-shape retainer and install the two-piece arrangement. The only negative is that they are somewhat difficult to remove.

Tom Endy

02-01-2018, 02:09 PM	#8
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,168	Re: Snap ring removal tips please The C-shape retainer was not one of Henry's best ideas. Unless you have the proper snap ring pliers it is easy to distort the retainer using screw drivers. I have taken a number of transmissions apart and found the C-shape retainer adrift on the shaft because it had been distorted out of shape and came out of the groove. This must have been discovered early on by repair shops as many were replaced years ago with a round collar and snap ring that fits into the groove. About half the transmissions I have overhauled had this arrangement installed. Most of the suppliers sell the two piece assembly. When I rebuild a transmission I discard Henry's C-shape retainer and install the two-piece arrangement. The only negative is that they are somewhat difficult to remove. Tom Endy