1973 TX Gas cap and latch Circlip size?

[Ben]

Need to replace to install, are they 2mm?

Thanks for any help

 

[DogBunny]

I have a loose one, but I don't know how they are measured.
They are available new from boats.net or partzilla for about a dollar each, but then you have to add shipping.
Ace hardware probably also has ones that will fit if you take your pin into the store with you.

 

[Ben]

Thanks, 2@$.54 is fine, but $7.95 shipping! Heck, I guess I will make them, ugh!

 

[DogBunny]

Both pins are under spring tension, and aren't really prone to rattling out. All you really need is a piece of wire in the pin groove with the ends twisted together.

 

[5twins]

E-clips are rated or classified by the shaft diameter, groove diameter, and groove width that they fit. You would just have to figure those dimensions out. These are the ones I got for the advance unit ......





I know, a hundred of them, right? What's a guy with one 650 going to do with a hundred of them? Well, you'd be surprised. I've already had more than one go zinging off into never never land during install or removal. I just reach in the bag and grab another, lol. Plus, I pass spares on to other 650 riders. At less than 4 cents each, it's not going to break my bank, lol.

 

[weekendrider]

I've already had more than one go zinging off into never never land during install or removal.

BWHAHAHA That is SOP here.

 

[Ben]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the input. Walmart says they have 2mm and 1.5mm clips somewhere, I will see if I can find them. I know that ligature wire would work, but this is a nice build with fresh paint, and I'd like to show it, hence the need for the real part or a close facsimile.

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

My parts manual for 70-72 tanks shows (2) E-2 circlips, for 2mm groove.
Here's the Walmart listing:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/10pcs-30...al-Retaining-Ring-E-Clip-Circlip-2mm/47556264

A search on "circlip e clip 2mm" shows availability at RC model shops, at half the price...

 

[Ben]

Thank you Too Many!!