JAXJEREMY
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The new clip took some motivation to get it seated and it appears to be on there very snug..assuming that means its' oriented correctly.
Stihl e-clips
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I agree with most of what you are saying BUT Check the picture closer, to me it looks like the bevels/chamfers have removed some of the ridge of the e-clip groove. Then Pioneer guy has a good point.
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Since someone ruined the crankshaft, you might have to try a full snap ring.
Always a better choice provided you have a snap ring pliers handy.
Damn I can't figure out multi quote in this software.
It being hard to put the clip in doesn't mean it is oriented correctly.
Yep it looks like whoever ground the end of the crank might have reduced the area of the groove. Its hard to tell from the pic how bad it is.
Yes a full circlip of the right ID and sufficient thickness would be better.
It being hard to put the clip in doesn't mean it is oriented correctly.
Yep it looks like whoever ground the end of the crank might have reduced the area of the groove. Its hard to tell from the pic how bad it is.
Yes a full circlip of the right ID and sufficient thickness would be better.
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It feels pretty secure to me I even took a needle nose and tried to move it..it's not budging..maybe I'll pick up snap ring as a back up..can hurt.
If we could see a picture of the groove walls, if it was compromised?
I end up buying 50 e-clips on ebay and have never had a problem. I gave out clips to people ay events and to Cal Fire at the end of their budget year. I look like a hero but it cost me just a few dollars. (I keep a little baggie of a few clips, washers, and bearings on the dashboard for quick access.)
It’s good to carry a few spare parts for things easily lost or damaged which would take your saw out of service. Unless you carry spare saws.
There are threads on this, but usually include ’e’-clips, bar nuts, spark plug, fuel filter, starter rope, chain, scrench, etc. Everyone has their own list, usually based on experience.
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There are threads on this, but usually include ’e’-clips, bar nuts, spark plug, fuel filter, starter rope, chain, scrench, etc. Everyone has their own list, usually based on experience.
Philbert
I've had a couple e-clips disappear while using my saws... I don't know if they broke or somehow got knocked off. One time the washer was lost and the cage bearing mangled. Those experiences led me to get extra e-clips, cage bearings and washers from my Stihl dealer to fit each of my saws. For what the stuff cost it isn't worth my time looking elsewhere to try to save what amounts to pennies. I added the spare parts to my field kit... only needed them once thus far.
I sent the e clip on my 038mag into orbit into the white winter wonderland.I had to wait for the clip to be brought in at the Stihl dealer but it was a grand total of 63 cents tax included can funds..I tried a full circle clip from my assortment pack but it was kinda small.
Good point Jerry.
Kash
Good point Jerry.
Kash
JAXJEREMY
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Doesn't seem like it and I really hate to pull the clip off..for reference, this is was the old one looked like..
you can clearly see where the inner portion of the clip wore out..I'm sure that's why it came off..
Side note: ‘e’-clips like to fly, especially when working in grass. I learned to hold a small rag over them, when prying them off with a small screwdriver. I was also shown how to use the large end of a scrench as a ‘captive’ way to press them back in place. Both simple ’tricks’ that cost nothing.
BTW, the tool best suited for finding the lost ‘e’-clip, bar nut, etc. in the grass is your lawnmower.
Philbert
BTW, the tool best suited for finding the lost ‘e’-clip, bar nut, etc. in the grass is your lawnmower.
Philbert
I wonder if it was installed in correct orientation, rounded side towards washer?
But it looks like the flat side is fubar.....
I seem to lose the stuff in the woods in thick brush and leaf litter... I find anti-scalp wheels and trimmer head balls from the brush mower with my zero turn mower.
I bought 40 plus saws on an internet auction. Called about a better description of a Stihl and owner of the saws said he already threw them back in the totes and had no clue what was what. i ended up with a nearly new MS460 all screws accounted for only missing the "E-CLIP. Had a fire dept tag on the handle. Very short Bar and A messed up diamond rescue chain.. Lots of other very nice Jonsereds Echos, Stihls And misc.in need of something usually P/C. Made a 150 mile trip out and 150 mile trip back.. I was Happy on the Trip back... E-clip problems are not always bad but that ordeal did exacerbate my CAD.
E-clips also get beaten up rapidly if the clutch loosens up while running. They get squeezed hard against the outer washer and are very hard to remove and while doing so, they usually become history and look much like what JaxJeremy showed in post #32. BTW, many hardware stores and HI stores don't even carry metric E-Clips.
I heard that it’s also important to wear dark glasses when looking at ‘e’-clips?
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I think either a 9 mm external or even a 3/8" external snap ring would work OK for any Stihl that wants an 8 mm e-clip. However, not many of my customers would have snap ring pliers handy, so they might give you some flak. Then again, they may come back to you when their drive sprocket needs changing. Good Pic, HarleyT.
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If the e-clip keeps coming off, one may have to adapt.
Stihl makes a scrench that is also snap ring pliers, btw. It only costs $100.....
