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External Circlips Retaining Rings ID
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 4:54 am
by sandkil
So I'm reaching out to you Yokomo guys to see if you can ID the retaining rings on Masamai's RC10GX from back in 1989.
Any idea what makes or brand these are?
Re: External Circlips Retaining Rings ID
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 11:48 am
by GoMachV
generic 1/8" "external" retaining rings. Parma and others sold them back in the day but a place like McMaster Carr sells them as they are just common industrial hardware.
https://www.mcmaster.com/retaining-rings/external-retaining-rings-7/for-od~1-8/
Re: External Circlips Retaining Rings ID
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 2:01 pm
by morrisey0
Re: External Circlips Retaining Rings ID
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 3:53 pm
by JosephS
Is there any advantage to these vs e-clips?
Re: External Circlips Retaining Rings ID
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 4:02 pm
by GoMachV
They are harder to lose but harder to install as well. They can still get ripped off the hinge pin but not nearly as easily.
Re: External Circlips Retaining Rings ID
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 4:08 pm
by juicedcoupe
If you want a tighter fit, use clips made for 3mm pins. I commonly use Traxxas clips on hinge pins that have worn grooves, but they'll fit regular ones as well (just a bitch to get on).
Re: External Circlips Retaining Rings ID
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 4:31 pm
by bluewormx
They are from the RC500
Re: External Circlips Retaining Rings ID
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 6:59 pm
by Toaster
Hey Sandkil, I just bought those RC500 ones from eBay, the closest looking ones I could find to the ones on the Masami RC10GX, when they get here if they look and feel right happy to send you some?
Re: External Circlips Retaining Rings ID
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2023 2:13 am
by bluewormx
Measuring the associated 5118 part, I think these from Mcmaster Carr are the right ones.
https://www.mcmaster.com/90341A101/
Anyhow these are the Associated one.
Re: External Circlips Retaining Rings ID
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2023 2:06 am
by sandkil
Thank for all the help guys!
RC500 parts. I would have never guessed
Toaster wrote: ↑Tue Jan 10, 2023 6:59 pm
Hey Sandkil, I just bought those RC500 ones from eBay, the closest looking ones I could find to the ones on the Masami RC10GX, when they get here if they look and feel right happy to send you some?
I'll just might take you up on that, Toaster. Thank you very much
Re: External Circlips Retaining Rings ID
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2023 3:50 pm
by Toaster
My absolute pleasure, following your build on Instagram and am already lagging behind you with mine. As soon as I get them will do a test fit with pics and if good will send you some
Re: External Circlips Retaining Rings ID
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2023 7:28 pm
by Toaster
So I just received my package and they appear to be the right size….however the circlip pliers I have are too large, any suggestions on the correct tip size for the pliers or suggestions on a cheap pair on amazon? (Really appreciate any input)
Lol I have already fired one across my living room which nestled right into my shag carpet, lost forever.
Re: External Circlips Retaining Rings ID
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2023 9:47 pm
by juicedcoupe
Not cheap, but these are what I use on all the small clips that I've encountered.
https://www.amazon.com/44-11-J0-SB-packaging/dp/B002J1OQBW
Re: External Circlips Retaining Rings ID
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:20 pm
by mikea96
Toaster wrote: ↑Fri Jan 20, 2023 7:28 pm
So I just received my package and they appear to be the right size….however the circlip pliers I have are too large, any suggestions on the correct tip size for the pliers or suggestions on a cheap pair on amazon? (Really appreciate any input)
Lol I have already fired one across my living room which nestled right into my shag carpet, lost forever.
Time to get the magnet out!!
Re: External Circlips Retaining Rings ID
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2023 3:22 am
by sandkil
Sorry for bumping a thread with no Yokomo connection, but
I just needed to vent the fact that McMasters think it's sane to have a $65 shipping cost for a $9 purchase.
If admin wants to move this thread to Associated On-Road Forum, that is fine by me.