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Title: e clip removal
Post by: Fonkybeachbum on April 12, 2014, 01:04:11 pm

hello,
I'm wondering if there's an easy method for getting the e clip off the bottom of my happ joystick.  i don't want to force it with pliers and mess something up, but i also don't feel like dropping $$$$ on an e clip removal tool either.  Any advice would be much appreciated.

Title: Re: e clip removal
Post by: Louis Tully on April 12, 2014, 01:14:31 pm

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Title: Re: e clip removal
Post by: Generic Eric on April 12, 2014, 02:01:10 pm

I posted a similar question.  PL is on point.  I was concerned I would bend the clip. I didn't.  I even managed to find a replacement in my sleepy town hardware store.

Title: Re: e clip removal
Post by: ed12 on April 12, 2014, 03:19:23 pm

the exact way i have done it for well over 30 year's

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As for the e clip, I've always had good results from a flat screwdriver and/or pliers. Grab the end opposite the opening and pull away from the stick, not up or down. If you accidentally bend it, you can bend it back. They're pretty tough.<

ed

Title: Re: e clip removal
Post by: Malenko on April 12, 2014, 04:11:46 pm

I always use a flat head to get it away from the stick enough to use pliers. Even if you bend it a little, when you put it back, it'll get straightened out.

Title: Re: e clip removal
Post by: matt4949 on April 12, 2014, 09:28:47 pm

Quote from: Malenko on April 12, 2014, 04:11:46 pm

I always use a flat head to get it away from the stick enough to use pliers. Even if you bend it a little, when you put it back, it'll get straightened out.

That's exactly how I do it. I use a tiny eyeglass screwdriver. Don't do it in a dirty garage full of sawdust and wood scraps because you'll drop it for sure.

Title: Re: e clip removal
Post by: PL1 on April 12, 2014, 10:10:03 pm

Another trick is to turn an open box on it's side and drape a cloth loosely over the opening so if/when the clip shoots off, the cloth absorbs the impact of the flying clip instead of letting it ricochet off to places unknown.


Scott

Title: Re: e clip removal
Post by: Ken Layton on April 12, 2014, 10:25:37 pm

You want this tool:

http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/22-2790 (http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/22-2790)

Title: Re: e clip removal
Post by: pbj on April 13, 2014, 01:20:56 am

The proper tool is like $2 at Harbor Freight.  Seriously. 

Title: Re: e clip removal
Post by: SusanInParadise on April 13, 2014, 07:33:52 am

I always use a small flat swcrewdriver....works like a charm.

Title: Re: e clip removal
Post by: Thenasty on April 14, 2014, 01:02:37 pm

No one ever tried to use Teeth ?

I think I used my teeth once (I was drunk)  :banghead:

Now  I use tiny flathead screwdriver.

Title: Re: e clip removal
Post by: Fonkybeachbum on April 14, 2014, 03:06:54 pm

I finally got that sucker off.  Even my smallest flat head couldn't get into the recessed area.  Might pick up a cheapo tool or a tiny flat head for the next time, but once I got a piece of metal into it, it came off relatively easy.

Title: Re: e clip removal
Post by: Vigo on April 14, 2014, 03:37:19 pm

Quote from: pbj on April 13, 2014, 01:20:56 am

The proper tool is like $2 at Harbor Freight.  Seriously.

 :stupid Cheap and makes E-clips ridiculously easy.

(http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_18433.jpg)