[iflylowrn]

Ok today I received my new custom engraved dust cover. Installation went smoothly until I tried to put the snap ring back on the pin. I was using the smallest needle nose pliers I could find. After dropping the damn thing twice on the third attempt I guess I didn't have it in the groove just right and the snap ring snapped in half. I got on the horn and ordered 3 more just in case I have the same problem the next time around. I was wondering if anyone had any tips, hints, suggestions that might make this go a bit smoother when my new snap ring arrive. Thanks again everyone in advance...

 

[Jnebb]

That's the way I've always done it. Only recommendation is you might put a little oil on pint to help out. One thing, once on, I always rotate the clip so the open end faces away from the receiver. This helps to keep it from popping off.

Good luck!

 

[iflylowrn]

Thanks jnebb.. I will put some oil on it this next time. Hopefully that will do the trick..

 

[Jnebb]

Thanks jnebb.. I will put some oil on it this next time. Hopefully that will do the trick..

One additional thing I forgot to mention; keep the pin groove right up against the ledge around the hole in the receiver to support the c clip and press down only on the top with the needle nose tips (closed)

 

[iflylowrn]

One additional thing I forgot to mention; keep the pin groove right up against the ledge around the hole in the receiver to support the c clip and press down only on the top with the needle nose tips (closed)

Another great tip.. Thanks again.. If you think of anything else let me know..

 

[widnerkj]

do it inside a garbage bag so you aren't fishing in the carpet for small parts.

it's the same trick I do for all jobs that cause small parts to fall off and land in weird places.

 

[VINCENT]

have a young child do it, their fingers are tiny for a reason. child labor laws are silly

 

[iflylowrn]

One additional thing I forgot to mention; keep the pin groove right up against the ledge around the hole in the receiver to support the c clip and press down only on the top with the needle nose tips (closed)

C-clips came in today and using your technique with a little oil and the help of a toothpick I got that little booger on there in about 30 seconds.

Thanks again to everyone for your help!,

 

[Jnebb]

Glad it worked for you! It does take some know-how and a bit of finesse. :thumb: