[Fot] Snap Rings in Pistons

[Erik Jacobsen]

 Jack,I have these style clips on the Wiseco pistons I've recently purchased for TR3, TR6 and Sprite engines. I didn't have any issue getting them in or out (to quote Tony "don't ask me why I know this"). I put one end in and then just press it in as I push it towards the center. I used a piece of wood dowel with a slot sawn into it to help. A small scribe in the notch worked fine to get them started out and didn't damage the piston or coating.
Hope this helps!Jake
    On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 12:00:01 PM CST, Jack Wheeler via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:  
 
 I am trying to install the snap rings which hold the wrist (gudgeon?) pins in the pistons.  The snap rings I have used on the TR-3/4 engines and most of the other engines I have rebuilt, have small holes in the ends.  These allow you to insert snap ring pliers into the holes so you can squeeze the snap rings into place in the grooves in the piston bores.
I am assembling a Ford 1600 CC engine for my Morgan and have bought new pistons.  The snap rings that came with these pistons do not have the holes in the ends.  See attached picture.
These snap rings are very stiff and I can't squeeze them in by hand.  I also can't figure out a way to grip them with the snap ring pliers I have.  Does anyone know if there is a special tool I need to use to install these?  Or any suggestions about how I should go about installing them?  Thanks.
Jack Wheeler
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