[AT] Removing clips

[szabelski at wildblue.net]

What I’ve done in the past is to take a thin flat head screwdriver and drive it into the gap where the clip fits in the groove, just a little. Do this where the clip is split. Then while pushing down, pry the clip out a little and the edge of the clip should pop out and it may catch on the cross. If it won’t catch, use another small screwdriver to slip between the clip and the cross piece. Once you get the edge out of the groove a little you should be able to use the screwdriver to work the clip out by prying and lifting around the cross piece.

Another method you can try, since you apparently already have one of the cups out is to drive the remaining cup in further and try to grab the clip with pliers.

Don’t count on new clips staying in place. You need to clean out the grooves to remove rust/dirt that may keep the new clip from totally seating. Remember that there is going to be a small area in the groove where the original clip had a gap and it is probably filled with rust/dirt that may keep the new clip from seating properly. After you get the clips in hit them with a punch and hammer to make sure they’re fully seated. Be careful not to punch a hole in the cup.  Hopefully the new clips you have are the ones with the bent hook in them, they’re so much easier to get out. Good luck.

Carl


----- Original Message -----
From: Spencer Yost <spencer at rdfarms.com>
To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com
Sent: Thu, 13 May 2021 12:26:21 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [AT] Removing clips

I replaced a bent pto shaft on an implement a few weeks ago.   I had to remove the two outer clips and press it out. I put it back together in a hurry and I decided to reuse the clips. Bad choice. During tedding a clip came off and the cross lost its cups and needle bearings.



So I am replacing with a new cross kit and most notably, I have a clip to remove now.  I just remember the first time it was a real bugger because these clips don’t have holes in them. I can’t remember how I eventually did it (I think I finally was able to anchor one side and get a cotter pin remover under the other side) but I used cuss words I haven’t used in a long time and spent way more time than I am willing to spend this time.

So I thought I’d ask for advice.

How do you folks remove these? (Pic below)  I’ve searched all over the Internet but everyone’s got those clips with the ears or clips with holes in them in all the videos I’ve seen. I’ve seen a few mentions on forums but they all do things like drill behind it so you can stick a nail in and push it and other stuff like that.

Thanks in advance!