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| bbrock |
  Nov 13 2018, 12:05 AM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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Anyone know where to buy the little wire snap rings used to clamp the ventilation air diverters together? Trying to freshen up mine and all of them are tarnished or rusty. A few rusted through and need replaced, and one is now in low Earth orbit.
I was hoping to just buy a bunch and replace them all but having a hard time finding them. Couldn't find them at McMaster-Carr or Belmetric. Tried Fastenal too but I can never find what I'm after on their site. Might have to pay them a visit but hoping somebody here has a source. They look to be about 10mm ID. |
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| raynekat |
Nov 13 2018, 12:46 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,167 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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McMaster has these....
you just have to determine the correct size. And yes, these definitely can go into near earth orbit. Bout put one thru my left nostril when it let go. Finally bought the correct pliers for this type of clamp....and it helps although you still must be careful. https://www.mcmaster.com/hose-and-tube-clamps |
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| bbrock |
Nov 13 2018, 09:18 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(raynekat @ Nov 12 2018, 11:46 PM)  McMaster has these.... you just have to determine the correct size. And yes, these definitely can go into near earth orbit. Bout put one thru my left nostril when it let go. Finally bought the correct pliers for this type of clamp....and it helps although you still must be careful. https://www.mcmaster.com/hose-and-tube-clamps Ah! Thanks! I was looking for direct replicas (C-shaped without ears) but didn't think about these which are the closest match I see. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/images1.mcmaster.com-20845-1542122301.1.png) Should be easy to clip the ears off to match the OEM clips almost perfectly. 3/8" should work and comes in appropriate yellow zinc. Nice! BTW, I found these on Ebay but they don't appear to be plated. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ebayimg.com-20845-1542122301.2.jpg) I'm having no problem finding manufacturer sites with rings that match exact specs of these little dudes. Finding a retailer is a different story. Easy route might be to just clip the M-C hose clamps. Thanks for your help! |
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bbrock Snap Ring Source?, For fresh air diverters Nov 13 2018, 12:05 AM
bbrock UPDATE: Found these at G.L. Huyett that are a pret... Nov 13 2018, 12:32 PM bbrock Hadn't given up on these clips. Easy to find ... Nov 28 2018, 01:36 PM
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Hadn't given up on these clips. Easy to find... Nov 28 2018, 01:42 PM shane Brilliant!!!! I was just going to ... Nov 28 2018, 03:10 PM raynekat Brent the Mad Scientist....nicely done. Nov 28 2018, 06:07 PM cary Well done Brent.
I'll hit up ACE for a couple... Nov 29 2018, 12:22 AM |
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