Re: [AMC-list] Pushing a C-clip

["George Graham" <Jensenguy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have an old air chisel bit (had it since about 1970) that was made for
walking control arm bushings out of the arms -- and it also works great for
pushing C-clips.  Its flat and blunt on the end, shaped like a half-moon,
and you can beat on it without damage.  Where to find one of those in this
day and age I don't know.

George Graham
AMC of Houston


-----Original Message-----
From: Frank Swygert [mailto:farna@xxxxxxx] 
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 10:03 AM
To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [AMC-list] Pushing a C-clip



I'm afraid "big screwdriver" is what I use too. A small hammer to tap it 
home is a good idea. I didn't get the C-clip seated well once and lost a 
cap -- not good!!  So go around it at a couple places and tap it home. 
I've got an old carpenter's screwdriver that is stout but short that 
works perfectly.

--------------
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:58:59 -0700 (PDT)
From: Joe Fulton <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>

I'm trying to get the rear u-joint back in the Rambler and pushing the 
internal c-clips onto the u-joint caps is proving to be a hassle while 
lying under the car with the u-joint hanging loose.? I know I'll get it 
eventually but just wondered if anyone who has done this before has a 
suggestion for a pusher tool other than the big screwdriver I'm using.? 
I did the same thing on my 66 Rambler years ago and I forgot if I just 
kept trying with a screwdriver or if I got a brainstorm involving some 
other tool.? I thought maybe I'd get out Mr. Dremel and carve an arc in 
a heavy putty knife.
?

-- 
Frank Swygert
Publisher, "American Motors Cars"
Magazine (AMC)
For all AMC enthusiasts
http://www.amc-mag.com
(free download available!)




_______________________________________________
AMC-list mailing list
AMC-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://list.amc-list.com/listinfo.cgi/amc-list-amc-list.com