Stihl e-clips

[Dennisthemenace]

I have had many dozens of E clips off and on my saws and never noticed the flat side /rounded side thing lol.
Cookies recommends flat side in, against washer, ericm says flat side out.
So which way is correct fellas?
I tend to go with eric

 

[Harmon]

It does not matter just keep your saw out of tall grass and get a new clip when you replace the sprocket. Also monofilament fishing line can kind of ruin your afternoon. I usually hang on to an old sprocket and clip for what if, I guess a brand new spare would be better.

 

[trains]

I have had many dozens of E clips off and on my saws and never noticed the flat side /rounded side thing lol.
Cookies recommends flat side in, against washer, ericm says flat side out.
So which way is correct fellas?
I tend to go with eric

flat side out mate, rounded towards the washer.
the thrust on the clip is outwards, and you want a square mating up of the clip into the groove on the crank , if you put the rounded there, it increases the chance of the clip coming off.

 

[Stihlhead517]

I would not recommend using E-clips from your local hardware store unless it specifically says that the size is 8x1.3mm. Most hardware store E-clips are 8x0.85mm. Just pay the extra buck and get the right one.