Removing the pinion gear E-Clip

[Natedog]

I installed the pinion gear on the shaft and then the e-clip. Forgot to check for endplay of the pinion on the shaft and there is too much. I can't get the e-clip off without damaging the pinion, e-clip or both! It is ALOT tighter than any other e-clip that I've ever used on other RC's. Axial didn't even put one extra eclip in the kit!

Has anybody successfully removed and reinstalled these clips and how did ya do it?

[mtnyote]

Originally Posted by Natedog

I installed the pinion gear on the shaft and then the e-clip. Forgot to check for endplay of the pinion on the shaft and there is too much. I can't get the e-clip off without damaging the pinion, e-clip or both! It is ALOT tighter than any other e-clip that I've ever used on other RC's. Axial didn't even put one extra eclip in the kit!

Has anybody successfully removed and reinstalled these clips and how did ya do it?

wouldnt you rather have it be a one time deal rather than have too much slop (back lash)
dont know how to help other than suggesting to order another!

here is a heavy duty set that looks like it 86's the retaining clip

http://www.ckrccrawlers.com/shop/ind...roducts_id=374

its like 30 bux to solve your problem and and its beef

[jwilli2213]

ya i used the rong pin and i had to take mine off. take a pair of needle nose pliers and put each piont at each of the points on the open end and push, and also i used a regular pair of pliars and i put one side on the open side of the e clip and the other side of the pliers on the pinion and that will unseat it enough to usr a pair of needle nose to get it off and last one take needle nose and put one point into the back of the e clip where they is a space and pull i have succesfully performed all of these but watch out the clip will go flying so have you hand over it when its going to come out

[grapegoat]

needle nose pliers. You have to try and open the clip by bending the prongs back. Its a small little bugger but it is do-able.

[datz510]

You might also try a sharp pick. I have a small pick set just for doing this sort of thing. If you can get the end inside the E portion of the clip, you might be able to pop it off that way.

[solomon7]

#00 flathead screwdriver. Just stick it under the center ot the clip and cover your eyes, those suckers fly sometimes!

[Natedog]

Originally Posted by mtnyote

wouldnt you rather have it be a one time deal rather than have too much slop (back lash)
dont know how to help other than suggesting to order another!

here is a heavy duty set that looks like it 86's the retaining clip

http://www.ckrccrawlers.com/shop/ind...roducts_id=374

its like 30 bux to solve your problem and and its beef

Yes, of course...but this one fits way closer and tighter...not complaining. Broke the tip off my X-Acto knife trying already.

Was going to buy those but they were out of stock.

Originally Posted by grapegoat

needle nose pliers. You have to try and open the clip by bending the prongs back. Its a small little bugger but it is do-able.

Tried that, thanks though.

Originally Posted by solomon7

#00 flathead screwdriver. Just stick it under the center ot the clip and cover your eyes, those suckers fly sometimes!

Forgot about my tiny screwdriver set, thanks!

[dinger]

Ever hear of snap ring pliers?

[mtnyote]

Originally Posted by dinger

Ever hear of snap ring pliers?

you mean retaining ring pliers:-P

[dinger]

Same shit different pile.

[Natedog]

Originally Posted by dinger

Ever hear of snap ring pliers?

Ever hear of E-CLIPS? These are not snap rings, but thanks. My Snap-On snap ring pliers won't work for this.

Found my small 90* pick with a nice sharp tip and that worked great.