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Great Lakes Greg · 01-31-2018, 08:57 PM

On the transmission input shaft, there is a snap ring about a quarter inch wide that holds the bearing onto the shaft. My brother held it open with a pair of needle nose pliers while I stuck a little screw driver behind it for removal. There has got to be an easier way that does not require three hands. Note: holding my tongue to the left and right out my mouth did not seem to make a difference. What say you experts?

Gary WA · 01-31-2018, 09:51 PM

They make reverse snap ring pliers

Great Lakes Greg · 02-01-2018, 07:35 AM

We tried that and broke a tip off. I think I am going to fabricate a hefty pair with more surface area for the ends.

katy · 02-01-2018, 10:37 AM

Like this:

scrapiron · 02-01-2018, 11:27 AM

Yup^^^^

Great Lakes Greg · 02-01-2018, 11:44 AM

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Those are nice ones. I'll try to find a pair

BillCNC · 02-01-2018, 01:44 PM

I took a piece of tubing that was slightly larger than the shaft but smaller than the ring and pressed it on while spreading the opening with a LARGE flat blade screwdriver. I to had a heck of a time with it until I tried what I just described and it dang near fell on.

If you don't have a press handy, have a friend's help either the screwdriver work or pushing down. Also, instead of a tube anything firm with a hole the correct size will work.

Regards
Bill

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

katy · 02-02-2018, 10:15 AM

https://www.amazon.com/Knipex-451017...70_&dpSrc=srch

01-31-2018, 08:57 PM	#1
Great Lakes Greg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,369	Snap ring removal tips please On the transmission input shaft, there is a snap ring about a quarter inch wide that holds the bearing onto the shaft. My brother held it open with a pair of needle nose pliers while I stuck a little screw driver behind it for removal. There has got to be an easier way that does not require three hands. Note: holding my tongue to the left and right out my mouth did not seem to make a difference. What say you experts?

01-31-2018, 09:51 PM	#2
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,098	Re: Snap ring removal tips please They make reverse snap ring pliers __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

02-01-2018, 07:35 AM	#3
Great Lakes Greg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,369	Re: Snap ring removal tips please We tried that and broke a tip off. I think I am going to fabricate a hefty pair with more surface area for the ends.

02-01-2018, 11:27 AM	#5
scrapiron Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Independence, VA Posts: 423	Re: Snap ring removal tips please Yup^^^^

02-01-2018, 11:44 AM	#6
Great Lakes Greg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,369	Re: Snap ring removal tips please Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Those are nice ones. I'll try to find a pair

02-01-2018, 01:44 PM	#7
BillCNC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: SoCal Desert Posts: 826	Re: Snap ring removal tips please I took a piece of tubing that was slightly larger than the shaft but smaller than the ring and pressed it on while spreading the opening with a LARGE flat blade screwdriver. I to had a heck of a time with it until I tried what I just described and it dang near fell on. If you don't have a press handy, have a friend's help either the screwdriver work or pushing down. Also, instead of a tube anything firm with a hole the correct size will work. Regards Bill

02-01-2018, 02:09 PM	#8
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,130	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

02-02-2018, 10:15 AM	#9
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,042	Re: Snap ring removal tips please https://www.amazon.com/Knipex-451017...70_&dpSrc=srch __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn! Last edited by katy; 02-02-2018 at 10:17 AM. Reason: Made a mistake

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