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Title: how to replace holdin pin on Siemitsu LS-32
Post by: drokkeh on November 17, 2015, 10:44:14 am

Hi all.

I replaced the actuator with an oversized one in my LS-32 but im struggling to get the holding pin back on.

Any idea the best tool to use?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ6qi1CidbU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ6qi1CidbU)

Saw the the video above.  Look at 4:42 - what is that tool he is using?  anyone know?

Thanks

Title: Re: how to replace holdin pin on Siemitsu LS-32
Post by: PL1 on November 17, 2015, 11:25:27 am

There are several different names associated with that type of tool.

Snap ring pliers:
  http://www.harborfreight.com/snap-ring-pliers-with-interchangeable-heads-60531.html (http://www.harborfreight.com/snap-ring-pliers-with-interchangeable-heads-60531.html)

  http://www.harborfreight.com/11-pc-snap-ring-pliers-61658.html (http://www.harborfreight.com/11-pc-snap-ring-pliers-61658.html)

Circlip pliers:
  http://www.harborfreight.com/10-inch-circlip-pliers-set-97406.html (http://www.harborfreight.com/10-inch-circlip-pliers-set-97406.html)

Retaining ring pliers:
  http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece-retaining-ring-pliers-set-610.html (http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece-retaining-ring-pliers-set-610.html)

Not sure which is right for this application.   :dunno


Scott

Title: Re: how to replace holdin pin on Siemitsu LS-32
Post by: drokkeh on November 17, 2015, 12:56:15 pm

Thanks Scott

Will take a look at those.

Title: Re: how to replace holdin pin on Siemitsu LS-32
Post by: drokkeh on November 18, 2015, 01:05:12 pm

Just to confirm Circlip pliers did the job  :applaud: