How to replace a 'C' clip? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

19Seventy7 · 23rd Jul 2018, 8:57 pm

Hi, I have had to remove the c clip from my Dynatron record player, however I cannot replace the c clip, anyone got any ideas/tips on how to replace it? Thanks.

ms660 · 23rd Jul 2018, 9:21 pm

Google E clip tool.

Lawrence.

dseymo1 · 23rd Jul 2018, 9:41 pm

Careful pressure on the closed side from the flat of a srewdriver will do it.
Just make sure the clip doesn't fly off into a corner!

Cobaltblue · 23rd Jul 2018, 9:48 pm

Personally never had trouble getting them back on

Getting them off thats another matter, resulting in pings and unexpected bounces

Cheers

Mike T

19Seventy7 · 23rd Jul 2018, 9:50 pm

I've done it, I just used two tiny novelty screw drivers you find in a Christmas cracker. It's on now, and I found getting it off was much easier!

Skywave · 24th Jul 2018, 11:39 am

I think what you have there is what I call a circlip. There are hand tools made to tackle those: circlip pliers. They come in two types: internal and external. They make a tricky job a lot easier!

Al.

unitaudio · 24th Jul 2018, 1:34 pm

Circlip on these is bent wire so the inside variety of circlip pliers should work. I can't say for certain though because I just used to struggle with a screwdriver when I had mine. Unfortunately the platter had to come off on a regular basis. I'm not a huge fan of the G101 if I'm honest...

Regards,
Paul

19Seventy7 · 24th Jul 2018, 4:07 pm

yeah, I think i'll get myself some of them pliers.

Thanks

TonyDuell · 24th Jul 2018, 7:05 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skywave

I think what you have there is what I call a circlip. There are hand tools made to tackle those: circlip pliers. They come in two types: internal and external. They make a tricky job a lot easier!

Al.

The circlip pliers I have can be set (little lever near the pivot) to be either for internal or external circlips. Saves having to buy (and carry) 2 tools.

They were made by Facom in France, so should be top quality, I certainly have never had problems with them.

23rd Jul 2018, 8:57 pm	#1
19Seventy7 Octode Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Essex, UK. Posts: 1,307	How to replace a 'C' clip? Hi, I have had to remove the c clip from my Dynatron record player, however I cannot replace the c clip, anyone got any ideas/tips on how to replace it? Thanks.

23rd Jul 2018, 9:21 pm	#2
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	Re: How to replace a c clip Google E clip tool. Lawrence.

23rd Jul 2018, 9:41 pm	#3
dseymo1 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Shropshire, UK. Posts: 3,051	Re: How to replace a 'C' clip? Careful pressure on the closed side from the flat of a srewdriver will do it. Just make sure the clip doesn't fly off into a corner!

23rd Jul 2018, 9:48 pm	#4
Cobaltblue Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Exeter, Devon and Poole, Dorset UK. Posts: 6,878	Re: How to replace a 'C' clip? Personally never had trouble getting them back on Getting them off thats another matter, resulting in pings and unexpected bounces Cheers Mike T __________________ Invisible airwaves crackle with life or at least they used to Mike T BVWS member. www.cossor.co.uk

23rd Jul 2018, 9:50 pm	#5
19Seventy7 Octode Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Essex, UK. Posts: 1,307	Re: How to replace a 'C' clip? I've done it, I just used two tiny novelty screw drivers you find in a Christmas cracker. It's on now, and I found getting it off was much easier!

24th Jul 2018, 11:39 am	#6
Skywave Rest in Peace Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chard, South Somerset, UK. Posts: 7,457	Re: How to replace a 'C' clip? I think what you have there is what I call a circlip. There are hand tools made to tackle those: circlip pliers. They come in two types: internal and external. They make a tricky job a lot easier! Al.

24th Jul 2018, 1:34 pm	#7
unitaudio Heptode Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 862	Re: How to replace a 'C' clip? Circlip on these is bent wire so the inside variety of circlip pliers should work. I can't say for certain though because I just used to struggle with a screwdriver when I had mine. Unfortunately the platter had to come off on a regular basis. I'm not a huge fan of the G101 if I'm honest... Regards, Paul __________________ ...No, it's not supposed to pick up the World Service, it's not a radio!

24th Jul 2018, 4:07 pm	#8
19Seventy7 Octode Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Essex, UK. Posts: 1,307	Re: How to replace a 'C' clip? yeah, I think i'll get myself some of them pliers. Thanks