In a message dated 96-03-08 00:14:19 EST, ehintz@mail.utexas.edu (Edmund A.
Hintz) writes:

>>My circlip "tool" was a big screwdriver and a small needle nose pliers...
>> works for me.  I'm sure the "proper" tool would work best, but sometimes
>you
>>work with what you have!  Vise is mandatory, especially when working solo.
>
>        Well, I did my 1st joint with the screwdrivers. Took me 1.5 hrs to
Yeah, first one took me 45 mins, second only 10 - I chalked it up to
experience... ;)

>get the dammned thing off, kinda bent it in the process. Went to Sears,
Bent it? No problem - you used NEW clips anyway, right???

>spent $17 on the circlip tool, had the other 3 off in 45 minutes. Well
>worth the $17 to me.
You do have a point.  Next time (years from now I hope!) I may actually get
the Good Tool.

Yeah!
Ruthie
'75 Westy