Circlip Installers

[Armbru84]

I have seen listings for the Stihl OEM tools and also the bux tools circlip installers. @Definitive Dave has a good listing of the Stihl ones in his Ebay store as well.

When trying to determine what says use each size of circlip it was hard to put together which ones to invest in. Does a list exist for Stihl saws that shows the circlip size for each model of saw? Thought it would be a good list to put together.

 

[huskihl]

I have seen listings for the Stihl OEM tools and also the bux tools circlip installers. @Definitive Dave has a good listing of the Stihl ones in his Ebay store as well.

When trying to determine what says use each size of circlip it was hard to put together which ones to invest in. Does a list exist for Stihl saws that shows the circlip size for each model of saw? Thought it would be a good list to put together.

Meteor's website lists pin diameters for the pistons they sell
http://www.meteorpiston.com/Lists/Gardening/Catalog.aspx

 

[Armbru84]

Meteor's website lists pin diameters for the piston they sell
http://www.meteorpiston.com/Lists/Gardening/Catalog.aspx

Sweet, thanks Kev

 

[Armbru84]

http://www.buxtools.com/files/fact_sheet.pdf

Anyone ever used the bux tool ones?

 

[Chainganger]

I have seen listings for the Stihl OEM tools and also the bux tools circlip installers. @Definitive Dave has a good listing of the Stihl ones in his Ebay store as well.

When trying to determine what says use each size of circlip it was hard to put together which ones to invest in. Does a list exist for Stihl saws that shows the circlip size for each model of saw? Thought it would be a good list to put together.

Measure the diameter of the circlip wire
Some AM circlips are thicker than oem and go into a wider groove in the AM piston

 

[drf256]

I've got the 10mm and 12mm one Cole. Stihl not exactly a walk in the park every time.

Those are the two most common Stihl sizes, so for the other oddball sizes, I just go back to the small screwdriver/bleeding all over/bandaid method.

They are a major beoch with Meteor clips. They tend to be thicker and the groove in the slug correspondingly larger.

 

[backhoelover]

8 10 12 is the ones i use the most the 12 get the carp used out of it. the 13 does the 880 and the 9 if i remember correctly is for the top handles

 

[backhoelover]

the service manual will tell you what installer you need. and we can get you a service manual when you need it just send @ray benson or myself a pm. start at page 245 its show the circlip tools and what model unit they are used on. the number to model listing is at the beginning of the manual

 

[backhoelover]

http://www.buxtools.com/files/fact_sheet.pdf

Anyone ever used the bux tool ones?

yes, if you have big hands the stihl circlip tools will do alot better for you

 

[backhoelover]

as you get into engine repairs on stihl you will find that you will have to buy extra circlip tool guides and makes some changes to it. that is also covered in the sm

 

[Chainganger]

Homemade circlip tool, really helps alot

 

[Chainganger]

Circlip info

 

[Armbru84]

Thanks for the info guys. Hands aren't small so it is a chore most times to get them in and always worry about potential bending. Will invest in a few tools.

 

[Armbru84]

the service manual will tell you what installer you need. and we can get you a service manual when you need it just send @ray benson or myself a pm. start at page 245 its show the circlip tools and what model unit they are used on. the number to model listing is at the beginning of the manual

Thanks the the manual! I have received a few IPL's from Ray in past.

 

[Miller Mod Saws]

I've got the 10mm and 12mm one Cole. Stihl not exactly a walk in the park every time.

Those are the two most common Stihl sizes, so for the other oddball sizes, I just go back to the small screwdriver/bleeding all over/bandaid method.

They are a major beoch with Meteor clips. They tend to be thicker and the groove in the slug correspondingly larger.

x2. I have the 10 and 12 as well. Only 2 sizes I've invested in so far. And mine come from Dave.

 

[Definitive Dave]

http://www.buxtools.com/files/fact_sheet.pdf

Anyone ever used the bux tool ones?

I bought buxtools installers for ten and twelve before I ever tried the Stihl tools, thought it was great at the time but they weren't very precise, better than installing freehand but still chased clips around the garage
Stihl tool is waaaay better in my opinion

 

[backhoelover]

I bought buxtools installers for ten and twelve before I ever tried the Stihl tools, thought it was great at the time but they weren't very precise, better than installing freehand but still chased clips around the garage
Stihl tool is waaaay better in my opinion

+1 alot easier to handle etc

 

[jb-chainsaws]

Does anyone have P/N for the 9mm tool? I'm sick of bleeding and bouncing them round the shop on these top handles I'm doing

 

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

I just use a straight pick and my thumb to install those.....only sent one flying in my time. haha

 

[Lone Wolf]

Does anyone have P/N for the 9mm tool? I'm sick of bleeding and bouncing them round the shop on these top handles I'm doing

I do dozens of 200ts and all I use is a pick. Takes 1 minute ea. It is the technique. Tell me how exactly you put them in?