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Topic: E-clips for Emmons P-P |
Dan Cooper
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New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 10 Apr 2013 1:05 pm |
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Is that the right term for that little U-shaped spring that holds the bell crank on the pull rod? Does anybody have a source for these?
Dan |
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Dave Diehl
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Mechanicsville, MD, USA
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Posted 10 Apr 2013 1:44 pm
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| You should be able to find them at a hardware store Dan. They are a pretty standard size (don't know it right off hand). Beleive the correct term for them are C clips. |
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Lynn Stafford
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Ridgefield, WA USA
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Posted 10 Apr 2013 1:50 pm Retaining Ring
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Dan,
What I think you're looking for is just a standard external retaining ring, or "snap ring" for a 1/4" shaft size.
Here is a link: http://www.mcmaster.com/#external-retaining-rings/=m9ju18
You can probably find some at any good hardwars store like ACE. You'll also need a small pair of snap ring pliers with a 90 deg. end.
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Lynn Stafford
STEEL GUITAR WEST
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Previous Emmons Authorized Dealer & Service Technician (original factory is now closed)
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Herb Steiner
From:
Briarcliff TX 78669, pop. 2,064
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Posted 10 Apr 2013 2:05 pm Re: Retaining Ring
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Dan,
... You'll also need a small pair of snap ring pliers with a 90 deg. end. |
True. The hard part is that a good quality version of that tool starts at around $25-30 and goes up from there. Don't skimp on this particular tool is my suggestion if you need to do more than just a few.
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 10 Apr 2013 2:15 pm
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E-clips and C-clips are different!
E-clip
C-clip
E-clips can be removed with many tools, but C-clips normally require special "snap ring" pliers. (I prefer the e-clips because of that fact.) |
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Doug Palmer
From:
Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 10 Apr 2013 3:40 pm Retainer rings
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I get retainer rings at Ace Hardware. Pretty expensive if you need a bunch though. They also have the E-clips for the LeGrande guitar. If you look around you'll see a lot of Emmons parts there. Ace is the place!
Doug
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Michael Yahl
From:
Troy, Texas!
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Posted 10 Apr 2013 3:52 pm
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I have both of them.
I don't have the E cliips listed on the website but here's the link for the retainer clips
http://www.psgparts.com/Clip-Snap-Ring-1-4-HDW-SNRG-2500-0250.htm
I have more than 5 packs in stock and I'll sell the E clips for the same price.
Let me know and I'll get them packaged and on the site.
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 10 Apr 2013 6:10 pm
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| i went many years taking those suckers on and off without snap ring pliers, but it can be frustrating. i've got the pliers now but they can still be frustrating. specially fishing them out when you drop them. yeehaw! |
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Ken Byng
From:
Southampton, England
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Posted 11 Apr 2013 3:54 am
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Clem Schmitz sell a special tool that he designed for those clips on eBay at a fairly reasonable price.
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Jerry Roller
From:
Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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Posted 11 Apr 2013 7:08 am
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The tool Clem sells is terrific for "E" clips. I have used the same one for about 5 years. He still sells them for $20.00. It will not work on he "C" clips used on push pull and 4 hole bellcrank LeGrandes. I have been searching for a really good snapring tool for the "C" clips for a couple of years, have bought several and none were good. I have one from NAPA about 10 years old that is worn out but I have been unable to find another like it. Herb, can you tell me where to purchase a really good "C" clip tool?
Dan, if you need 5 or so of the "C" clips I can send them to you if you are having problem finding them locally. Just email or PM me your address.
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Herb Steiner
From:
Briarcliff TX 78669, pop. 2,064
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Posted 11 Apr 2013 7:28 am
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Jerry
I got mine at Wholesale Tools, though you can Google "snap ring pliers" and come up with any number of options. Sears carries them, Northern Tool Supply carries them, lots of options.
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Jim Pitman
From:
Waterbury Ctr. VT 05677 USA
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Posted 11 Apr 2013 7:30 am
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| I've heard them called "Jesus" clips cause that's what you say when you accidently tidily wink one into oblivion never to be found again. |
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Dan Cooper
From:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 11 Apr 2013 7:54 am
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Hey, thank you all so much for the responses. I tried to take a picture of what I'm talking about. You can sort of make it out in the back. Looks like it's a C-clip as Lynn said.
I wish I could just go to Harry's Ace hardware but I'm way out in the country in France right now. Jerry, I am sending you an e-mail.
Thanks again, guys!
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Jerry Roller
From:
Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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Posted 11 Apr 2013 8:34 am
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Dan, the postman goes to France. I am sending you some today compliments of the good old USA. 
Jerry |
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Dan Cooper
From:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 11 Apr 2013 8:44 am
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Jerry,
You the homme!
Thanks, buddy!
Dan |
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Jerry Roller
From:
Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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Posted 11 Apr 2013 10:30 am Update
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Dan, you got me all confused. I didn't notice you were from Louisiana. I thought you were a French guy. You already know about the good old USA. Are you transplanted or will you be returning? Don't matter, just nosey I guess. I have the clips ready to mail today. Update: They were mailed Thursday.
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