What do you call this type of split washer/fastener?
Question:It's a flat steel ring with a split, and on either side of the split is a small (1/16'?) hole. The holes are for special spreader pliers so that the ring can be spread and put on a notched shaft.
You get a bonus high-five if you can tell me some way to get the bloody thing back on a shaft without having to buy the tool.
Answers:
"Circlip". You use circlip pliers to spread them and put on or take them off.
You could try a large flat-bladed screwdriver which you kind of twist in the gap to spread them? They're a pain without circlip pliers (which arent expensive...)
I know what you're describing. You can try using needle-nose pliers and a paper-clip (straightened out so the end will fit in the little hole) but it's a pain.
G'luck!
that's not a question its a favor
that is a snap ring. I don't know if it has another name or not but thats what we always call them. I have gotten them on with two pliers or if its a really little one you can use a bent paper clip in the holes to give you leverage to spread it apart by hand so it'll go on.
It sounds like a split spring washer or it could be a spring clip and you get it back on with a pair of pointed pliers!
What your describing sounds like a "lock washer".
It would help if you said what it is that your trying to fix...
Drum brakes ?
If it has anything to do with automotive, most places like discount auto parts, advanced auto parts stores, will loan you the tool. Otherwise, just buy the tool..use it once and return it.
Ring fastener,snap ring.
put back on?
can you spread it wider with a wedge of wood,cut to its size? Then it holds it open and if the wood is outside the inner hole you could slide it on.
If you hold steady a needlenose pliers in the gap could open it up also.
good luck
Good luck on that one! Messed with those things myself. Those holes are there to insert a spreader tool. Since the darned thing is made of spring steel, it's nearly impossible to get them back on the shaft without it. I've tried using a pair of needle-nosed plyers, but you can't apply enough opposing force to spread the washer out and place it properly. I did get a cheap tool at Goodwill that did the trick. It comes with several different tips that fit various sized washers. Man, those things are a real B****! I've tried placing them on one side of the groove they fit in and then using the plyers to try to move them into place horizontally by clamping the washer on one side and the shaft on the other. They just go into orbit! Nasty, frustrating monsters! Get the tool. You insert it in the holes, spread and then slip it onto the shaft.
The part you are speaking about is called a "C-clip" or an "E-clip". Use the right tool for the job my friend. If not, make sure you have some extra of whatever size you are trying to put on whatever it is you are putting it on. If you don't use the proper tool. and even sometimes when you do, you can kiss the part bye bye. Watch it as it flies to some undiscoverable place where you shall only find it 4 years 3 days and 2 hours from now as you are moving things around to clean house....so, no extra points for me, sorry to have to be honest with you.
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