How to move the Carb e-clip

[asfazrq]

Hi all, i was wondering how to move the e-clip on the carb needle. I've tried moving it with two fingers, thumbs but it doesn't budge. It does spin so it's not stuck if you know what I mean. help is appreciated.

 

[AussieSteve]

Press the open end against a flat surface and it will pop right off.

 

[asfazrq]

Thanks AussieSteve.

 

[AussieSteve]

No problemo.

 

[motorpsycho]

Press the open end against a flat surface and it will pop right off.

yeah and potentially it can go flying across the room never to be found again.
Use a pair of magnetic needlenose pliers to grab it, and pull it off of the needle.

 

[AussieSteve]

Not if you keep your thumb on it - I've never lost one.
I put it on the bench with my thumb on it, holding the clip, then press the needle down onto the bench. Nothing can fly anywhere.

 

[Alson]

Thanks Steve jt works well, and this c-clip is from the CNS carb and jt smaller, i put it in the gruve that I wanted by a pare of plyers lined jt up and pushed it in

 

[motorpsycho]

man...spell check is a great tool, and every computer has it!

 

[AussieSteve]

Whi nieds a speelcheker? Knot mee.

Incidentally, motorpsycho, when I look at the 'Similar Threads' at the bottom of the page, it seems that a lot of people do lose their 'c' clips.

Edit: But I don't.

 

[motorpsycho]

yes steve, a lot of people do loose the "c" clip (but they are actually "E" clips).
that's why i suggested a pair of magnetic needle nose pliers to pull the clip off.