Those zingy spring clips!

[speedlinerbuUS Member - 2 YearsReplies: 19Topics: 13]

#183482

Putting new points in my 1961 hp Evinrude.
Those spring clips that go on top of the breaker point post want to go everywhere else!
Does some old-timer have a tried and true method of keeping them under control?
Thanks!

[frankrUS Member - 1 YearReplies: 4471Topics: 43]

#183488

You betcha. Forceps?, hemostats? Whatever the docs call them.

• This reply was modified 1 month ago by  frankr.

Attachments:

You must be logged in to access attached files.

[BuccaneerUS Member - 1 YearReplies: 3144Topics: 873]

#183494

I use garage forceps also, but I have a magnet right next to the
post, so it the clip goes flying, it might not go too far. Saved me
a couple of times.

Prepare to be boarded!

[dave-bernardUS Member - 2 YearsReplies: 915Topics: 10]

#183495

Also keep the old ones for stock.

[Randy in TampaUS Member - 1 YearReplies: 194Topics: 19]

#183508

Ditto😎

Rotary valve Johnson’s Rule!

[wedgieReplies: 967Topics: 94]

#183535

I use a dental pick

Get one that you can put between the post and the clip. Place a finger on the clip and pull the clip off with the pick. little blob of grease on the tip of your finger might help if you are worried about dropping it. Will post a pick later when I finger it out.

[crosbymanCanada Member - 1 YearReplies: 1239Topics: 161]

#183546

for those flying.. post clips …………I now keep a strong magnet close to the post and it usually flies over to the magnet

[bobwUS Member - 1 YearReplies: 640Topics: 28]

#183564

I have a small mechanic’s magnet and just use it to push the clip into place.

Bob

1954 Johnson CD-11
1956 Johnson RD-18
1958 Johnson QD-19
1959 Johnson QD-20

[fisherman6US Member - 2 YearsReplies: 1774Topics: 39]

#183592

I use the needle nosed pliers on my Leatherman. They have become slightly magnetized over the past 20+ years of use and I grab the clip with the very end of the pliers and push them on. To remove them I use the same pick that I use to remove old packing washers from carbs. I have even replaced one of the post clips through the inspection hole on a 7.5 Evinrude successfully. I do still lose one occasionally. I always keep the extras for stock.
-Ben

OldJohnnyRude on YouTube

• This reply was modified 1 month ago by  fisherman6.