Snap Ring Pliers
Snap Ring Pliers What snap ring pliers do you guys have on hand for these trans builds? I just got some cheap ones on ebay and I feel like even though I have the proper tool for the job, the ouput shaft snap ring is a real bitch! I spend too much time on it. Would it be easier with a better set of pliers? Any tips?
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What snap ring pliers do you guys have on hand for these trans builds? I just got some cheap ones on ebay and I feel like even though I have the proper tool for the job, the ouput shaft snap ring is a real bitch! I spend too much time on it. Would it be easier with a better set of pliers? Any tips?
https://www.marlincrawler.com/hardwa...ap-ring-pliers
Or this:
They are more specifically called "horseshoe lock ring pliers". Google that to see similar tools.
I did grind mine down a bit specifically for the output shaft snap ring. With the right tool it that ring is no problem.
This thread is very similar to your problem:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic...ard-gears.html
Thanks for the links! I got good at it last time I went through the build but after not doing it for a while I'm out of practice. I think I'll see if one of those other tools works better.
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Yeah, modifying those pliers that mrvedit shared would work.
That ring is a bitch. What I found works best for me was two angled scribes. I can get that snap ring out in seconds with two angled scribes. But, modified snap ring pliers would probably be easier yet...
That ring is a bitch. What I found works best for me was two angled scribes. I can get that snap ring out in seconds with two angled scribes. But, modified snap ring pliers would probably be easier yet...
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I have a set similar to this one. I used the two with the tips angled.
Harbor Freight has a no name set for a few bucks. But be wary, the cheap ones tend to bend and break, while a name brand set will be hardened and can handle the strength of the snap ring.
Harbor Freight has a no name set for a few bucks. But be wary, the cheap ones tend to bend and break, while a name brand set will be hardened and can handle the strength of the snap ring.
