I am installing my new Verslavy cam chain tensioner, and I bent the old  cir-clip in taking off the stock cam chain tensioner.  I took the old one into Napa parts store and got 3 that looked the same size but in putting them on I found that the new ones are too loose.  Do I need to use needle nose pliers to pressure fit them or do I have the wrong cir-clips?
DocNeedles

C-clips are tempered and not meant to be bent in place.  Considering how important they are and how inexpensive they are to buy, you should always replace them with new.  Also, buy a set of C-clip pliers to remove and install them....its better for the C-clip and so much easier to use.  Remember, you are riding a 2 wheel vehicle and if a used, fatigued  C-clip comes loose, depending on its function and what slides apart, you could lock up the engine or trans and hit the ground.

http://www.bloomertool.com/CircleClipPliers.html

Verslagen,  the spud that the clip goes on to -- threaded?  Or does anybody know?

I think I have one in my spares collection if you want me to send it to you and then you order one and send it to me to replace it. PM me if interested, Max

Max_Morley wrote on 05/05/09 at 15:20:12:

Thanks, i got a c-clip from someone on the island that fits.  It feels quite snug so i think it will work well.  I will look at getting some spares for the future and hopefully wont need them.
DocNeedles