Re: [Amc-list] I hate when that happens...
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Re: [Amc-list] I hate when that happens...
- From: Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:48:41 +0000
You can also just buy a new clip.
Should be in the help section or a good autparts place.
For the Eagle anyway!
The older AMC's are harder to find ones for.
Also any AMC vendor should be able to get you one.
--
Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrc II
" Chronic Pain Hurts"
-------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>
> Roger Blake wrote:
> > While swapping out the windshield wiper motor in my Eagle, of course the
> > linkage clip flew off to parts unknown. Anyone have a source for these
> > (generic, brand X, whatever)? Will a standard "C" clip that fits the
> > shaft hold well enough to keep the linkage together?
> >
>
> This happens all the time! They're probably hiding with all the single
> socks and pen caps without pens.
>
> It's a PITA location even for a C clip. In a pinch, I've used a plain
> flat washer. Find one that just fits over the shaft. Cut out a pie
> section so it looks like a big "C". Put it in place over the groove and
> squeeze slightly with channelocks. It's a fairly sloppy circlip and has
> enough width to later grab with pliers to remove.
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