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snap ring plier/tips question

Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by amyracecar, Aug 23, 2024.

  1. Aug 23, 2024 at 9:17 AM
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    amyracecar

    amyracecar [OP] suck it up buttercup

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    okay background
    i need to remove the rear axle/transmission assembly from my honda self/propel mower
    to do this i need to remove some snap rings
    i went and got a cheap tool to do this but the snap ring tips don't fit in the holes [lesson learnt]

    my neighbor has the good tool but he broke his tips - so now i am thinking i should just buy him the new tips and borrow his tool; problem is IDK what size tips i am gonna need for this

    according to the diagram i am looking at a 25mm outer snap ring
    https://www.ereplacementparts.com/h...9-lawn-mower-parts-c-37657_188003_188138.html

    i think this is the tool he has - there are two different packs of tips that are different sizes
    https://channellock.com/product/927t/
    so how do i determine what size tips i will need

    i tried googling the answer and that got me nowhere, so :fingerscrossed: for a TW save!
    this has been pissing me off/driving me bonkers for a bit now
     
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  2. Aug 23, 2024 at 9:42 AM
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    Vidman

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    Can’t you measure the size of the holes on the snap ring. If you can and have a set of drill bits take the one bit that fits in the hole and there you have it
     
  3. Aug 23, 2024 at 10:38 AM
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    amyracecar [OP] suck it up buttercup

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    i could measure the holes but they are tiny AF and the calipers i have won't go that small

    but the drill bit is a great idea - THANKS!
     
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    If you have through access behind the snap ring, if its an internal snap ring, you can use a little bit of lock wire to make a loop then twist the ends together and it'll cinch the legs close so you can remove it. It's more difficult if you cant get behind it.

    -J
     
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  5. Oct 6, 2024 at 7:29 AM
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    yea i can't get behind it...
    i am gonna have to give up and get someone to help me i think

    thanks for the suggestion tho!!
     
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    Did the drill bit tip not work?

    -J
     
  7. Oct 6, 2024 at 8:11 AM
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    nope - i have multiple sets of drill bits, none of the tips were fine enough
    it was a great idea, i was pretty hopeful but naw
     
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  8. Oct 21, 2024 at 7:14 PM
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    I have those same channel lock snap ring pliers. I just try the different bits until I find the one that fits. :notsure:
     
  10. Oct 22, 2024 at 6:38 AM
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    amyracecar

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    I can't justify that cost - I am trying to replace [at worst] a 70$ part..
    I also am not sure I'd ever use them again [I am sure I will now that I say this]

    My neighbor says he has a nice set but needs new tips so I am thinking I just buy him new tips and use his at this point..
     
  11. Oct 22, 2024 at 6:44 AM
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    The Harboring Fright snap ring set works, probably worth the money but changing heads and supporting China is irritating
     
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