Circlip Pliers

[The Merry MillerParticipant @themerrymiller]

Before I splash out on a decent set of circlip pliers I have a question.

I have a very large internal circlip to remove from a motorised gearbox.

The clip is about 2.5" dia and the two pin holes for removing the clip are about 0.1"dia on a pitch of 7/8".

Would the pliers in a standard set be capable of removing a clip this size or would I have to go for one of the larger sets?

Len. P.

[The Merry MillerParticipant @themerrymiller]

[MikeParticipant @mike89748]

I was faced with a similar problem a few years ago and, as it was a one-off job, didn't want to splash out on circlip pliers. Bought the cheapest pair of long-nosed pliers I could find in a DIY shed, heat bent the tips and filed them to the right profile, then re-hardened them. Worked a treat!

[WeldsolParticipant @weldsol]

You should be able to find wire forming pliers (the ones with round tapered jaws) these will probably do the job

Paul

[The Merry MillerParticipant @themerrymiller]

Mike,

I've spent so much time in my life improvising tools that I thought I'd treat myself for a change as I'm now running out of time!!!

Come to think of it I am continually treating myself according to her indoors.

My grandson will no doubt feel happier no when he gets all of my proper tools eventually.

I don't think youngsters will know how to improvise until they have got a bit of time and experience under their belts.

Len. P.

 

Edited By The Merry Miller on 14/05/2012 17:35:00

[Sandy MortonParticipant @sandymorton10620]

I have a pair of circlip pliers which I purchased from CPC for £1.99 and they work fine up to almost an inch. I never needed larger ones but they might be worth a look.

[Clive HartlandParticipant @clivehartland94829]

It is possible to buy a set of circlip pliers that do both internal and external clips and they come with a set of different size pins.

These can be bought from motor tool factors, as you can guess they would be invaluable to a motor mechanic and any other engineer needing circlip pliers.

I think I got mine from Sealey's.

Clive

[The Merry MillerParticipant @themerrymiller]

I've gone for the Sealey set Clive.

Len.

[The Merry MillerParticipant @themerrymiller]

 

Don't know how it managed to double post?

Len.

 

 

Edited By The Merry Miller on 14/05/2012 20:07:52

[SpringbokParticipant @springbok]

There are shedloads of both types going on fleabay for pennies.

[Gordon WParticipant @gordonw]

On a clip that size I would use a small screwdriver or similar to start the key out of the groove and confirm that it is free. Usually can then "peel" the clip out without the pliers, should use a new clip anyway.

[The Merry MillerParticipant @themerrymiller]

I tried to get it out that way Gordon, half successful due to very limited access and help from the missus!!

Len.

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