bamaboybv Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 I bought a used top end and one of the piston's circlip is not covering the dimple in the piston. I mean the circlip is in it's groove it just has the opening in the same spot as the piston opening, and I can't get it out. I took the p[iston needle/pin and put pressure on the clip making sure that it wont give because if the circlip gives the crank will push the pin into my cylinder walls and that's what happend with my last top end. What should I do no matter how hard I push, the pin doesn't push through the circlip...should it be fine? He said it came off a good running bike and the walls/piston look good and bore is tight. Also what is the best way to get a stud back in it's hole. I think the threads are stripped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodneya Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Your post is a little confusing. can you post a pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Shee Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 id get the circlip on the other side of the piston out. then get the pin out and then it will be easier to get the circlip your talking about out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiobanshee Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 You can turn the clip to cover the hole. If the threads are striped helicoil the hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001Stroker Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Your post is extremely confusing. Get a 90 degree pick. Turn the circlip with it, and pick it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodneya Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 You can turn the clip to cover the hole. If the threads are striped helicoil the hole. WTF. Threads? Helicoil? cover the hole? You must be running some of those cheap shit vertex pistons or something to have threads in your piston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulvafan537240 Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 WTF. Threads? Helicoil? cover the hole? You must be running some of those cheap shit vertex pistons or something to have threads in your piston. ??? the helicoil is for the cyl stud. i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiobanshee Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 WTF. Threads? Helicoil? cover the hole? You must be running some of those cheap shit vertex pistons or something to have threads in your piston. two questions,two answers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamaboybv Posted May 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Your post is extremely confusing. Get a 90 degree pick. Turn the circlip with it, and pick it out. You know the dimple where you put your needle nose pliers to get the circlip out right? My circlip iss not covering the dimple so I cant get it out. My last top end had a faulty circlip which lead to cylinder damage. I wanna get the circlip out and replace it or at least turn it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
methyman Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 You know the dimple where you put your needle nose pliers to get the circlip out right? My circlip iss not covering the dimple so I cant get it out. My last top end had a faulty circlip which lead to cylinder damage. I wanna get the circlip out and replace it or at least turn it Use a 90 degree pick and push it around so it lines up with the dimple in the piston so you can get the circlip out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftdT4R Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 You know the dimple where you put your needle nose pliers to get the circlip out right? My circlip iss not covering the dimple so I cant get it out. My last top end had a faulty circlip which lead to cylinder damage. I wanna get the circlip out and replace it or at least turn it I don't think the rotation of the circlip matters very much. At least I've never checked it on any of the top ends Ive done. If it's a problem, then like the above posters said if you get something that has a pretty good point you should be able to put some pressure on it,rotate it, and then a part of it should be in the dimple so you can pull it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamaboybv Posted May 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 I don't think the rotation of the circlip matters very much. At least I've never checked it on any of the top ends Ive done. If it's a problem, then like the above posters said if you get something that has a pretty good point you should be able to put some pressure on it,rotate it, and then a part of it should be in the dimple so you can pull it out. Thanx, i will try to push it around....I alwayz get level headed answers from you thanx again Liftd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamaboybv Posted May 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Your post is extremely confusing. Get a 90 degree pick. Turn the circlip with it, and pick it out. It wasn't too confusing, if you're a wrench head.... AND THAT YOU ARE MY FRIEND I GOT IT OUT WITH THE 90 degree pick like you said! See you knew the answer all along you were just doubting yourself Thanx for your time and input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001Stroker Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 It wasn't too confusing, if you're a wrench head.... Or, if you're from Alabama, and understand that mumbo jumbo. :biggrin: Just joking, had to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamaboybv Posted June 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Or, if you're from Alabama, and understand that mumbo jumbo. :biggrin: Just joking, had to do it. LOL Yeah you got me good as hell then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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