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  1. 11-08-2007, 07:57 AM #1
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    Cir-clips

    I bought 30 Husky cir-clips for a 372 thinking they would be the same size as the Stihl clips, once they arrived it was obvious that I did not do my homework, the Husky clips were much bigger.
    Does anyone know off the top of their heads what Husky clips will match the Stihl (460 and up) cir clips. I like the Husky clips much better.
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  2. 11-08-2007, 08:05 AM #2
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    The factory Stihl clips are good stuff...

    just stay away from the chinese aftermarket crap...

    I did a P&C for a buddy on an 036. He had bought the chinese P&C kit... and at Andy's (Lakeside53) advice... I used everything in the kit but the clips... got factory Stihl clips...

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  3. 11-08-2007, 08:08 AM #3
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    The Husky clips have that extra 'tang' which makes installation easier. I think the 357/359 clips are the same size or equivalent to the 440/460, since they all use the 12mm wrist pin.
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  4. 11-08-2007, 08:11 AM #4
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    I know Stihl's are good, I've installed 100s of them and hate them, they fricking ping and pang all over my shop. I have not found and easy way to do it. The Husky clips are much easier to install and I am sure the quality is as good.
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  5. 11-08-2007, 08:11 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jacob J. View Post
    The Husky clips have that extra 'tang' which makes installation easier. I think the 357/359 clips are the same size or equivalent to the 440/460, since they all use the 12mm wrist pin.
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  6. 11-08-2007, 08:18 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tree Sling'r View Post
    I know Stihl's are good, I've installed 100s of them and hate them, they fricking ping and pang all over my shop. I have not found and easy way to do it. The Husky clips are much easier to install and I am sure the quality is as good.
    Now that... I will agree with...

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  7. 11-08-2007, 08:32 AM #7
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    The Husky clips are easier to install, no question about that. People modifying engines and taking them up to much higher rpm than factory have found that the tails get to vibrating and the metal fatigue breaks the ends off. Some mechanics have deliberately removed the tail (s). Nicking the tails with sharp edges of pliers creates a stress risor. Over compressing them is a no no. They should not be reused either if you want to be on the safe side.
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  8. 11-08-2007, 08:37 AM #8
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    One little trick is to only remove and replace one side when pushing the pin out to remove/replace the piston. If it aint broke don't fix it.
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  9. 11-08-2007, 08:47 AM #9
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    Does it need to be said that some Cir-clips can go in backwards?
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    Anyone know where one can pick up the Stihl 12mm cir-clip installer? My Stihl dealer won't order Stihl tools, so he's out of the question.
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  11. 11-08-2007, 04:42 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tree Sling'r View Post
    Anyone know where one can pick up the Stihl 12mm cir-clip installer? My Stihl dealer won't order Stihl tools, so he's out of the question.
    there's a circlip installer??? i'd HAVE to get on of those! those husky clips do make life easier..i pulled out out of a 395 with a shattered piston earlier today(will get some pics in a day or so-pretty good one)

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  12. 11-08-2007, 04:54 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by sILlogger View Post
    there's a circlip installer??? i'd HAVE to get on of those! those husky clips do make life easier..i pulled out out of a 395 with a shattered piston earlier today(will get some pics in a day or so-pretty good one)
    oh yeah? for $67 (dealer cost), maybe $90 your cost . I figure you'll continue to do it the hard way we don't even have one... and it does piss me off almost every week.

    I use a stihl screw driver that has a small notch ground into the tip to manouver the clip end into place. Usually works out but I loose my share of clips. Yesterday the tool bit my finger, skidded off and snapped a brand new ring on an MS660. Just made my boss grumpier when i said I wanted the figg'in tool.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lakeside53 View Post
    oh yeah? for $67 (dealer cost), maybe $90 your cost . I figure you'll continue to do it the hard way we don't even have one... and it does piss me off almost every week.

    I use a stihl screw driver that has a small notch ground into the tip to manouver the clip end into place. Usually works out but I loose my share of clips. Yesterday the tool bit my finger, skidded off and snapped a brand new ring on an MS660. Just made my boss grumpier when i said I wanted the figg'in tool.
    Done that one!! ive began to put on safety glasses when installing the clips...after i seen them shoot clean across my shop. i use the same screwdriver thingy that you do..since you told me about it and all. but i do thing that if i was gonna do as many of them as some of you guys that i would have the tool. ive rebuilt 4 saws this year and got 4 more to do right now-got a surge lately. future projects include: 575, 1~2 395's, 066, maybe a 371

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