Anyone interested in heavier duty hydraulic head button retaining clips?

[patracy]

I've got 3 multifuels here. Put me down for 6.

 

[daytonatrbo]

I'd be in for a couple if the price was under, say, $20ea delivered.

 

[Welder1]

I would be interested in a few as spares.

 

[tcruwithme]

I'd like three.

 

[rustystud]

David the people have spoken ! Get on this new clip design !

 

[tommys2patrick]

I'd be in for 4.

 

[DavidWymore]

OK, I'll start the ball rolling. I need to pull apart a junk IP for a sample.

 

[AZK9]

AZK9, you're doing good, but I'd like to keep this thread related to making new clips. ...

Hi David. I understand. No problem.

I've deleted this post and used it to create a new thread that I posted earlier.

I titled it: Understanding what the hydraulic head, retaining clip is on a deuce...

Here's the link for anyone interested: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showth...ning-clip-is-on-a-deuce&p=1827841#post1827841


Also, if you do decide to get these, more durable 'clips' created... I'd be interested in 3.

Thanks for your efforts!

 

[DavidWymore]

AZK9, you're doing good, but I'd like to keep this thread related to making new clips.


I can get them made pretty affordably it looks like, but is it worth it?

You guys who have the most experience in and around deuces..how often does just the clip and button fall off? On mine, the tapered spring keepers fell off too. Nothing was broken, I reassembled and it's run fine since...a stronger button holder wouldn't have helped though.

 

[Floridianson]

AZK9,
how often does just the clip and button fall off?
From the threads talk not often if the plunger does not stick. Inspect your 03 button for damage before reinstall. If you have to remove the retaining clip for any reason I use something thin and small and try and ease two clips at one time to prevent bending just one tab to get the button off.

 

[rustystud]

AZK9, you're doing good, but I'd like to keep this thread related to making new clips.


I can get them made pretty affordably it looks like, but is it worth it?

You guys who have the most experience in and around deuces..how often does just the clip and button fall off? On mine, the tapered spring keepers fell off too. Nothing was broken, I reassembled and it's run fine since...a stronger button holder wouldn't have helped though.

Yes it is worth it. If you ever have to change out the Hydraulic Head even once for a bad clip then you would know what we mean ! Considering the newest of our trucks are at least over 3 decades old then those clips will be a failing soon !

 

[red]

When mine fell off it was just the button and clip

 

[AZK9]

Hi David,

Wondering how things are going at this point.

The more I read and understand about this button retaining clip...
the more I realize how critical it really is!

 

[Aussie Bloke]

G'day everyone,...

Remember two is one, and one is none .

You sound like Massad Ayoob.

Put me down for 3.




Aussie.

 

[rustystud]

G'day everyone,...




You sound like Massad Ayoob.

Put me down for 3.




Aussie.

I have read one of his books, though I have always had that philosophy.

 

[skywrangler]

Has there been any progress on this idea? I'd be in for 3.

 

[marchplumber]

Has there been any progress on this idea? I'd be in for 3.

Agreed. Curious if any progress? Cost analysis? Please let us know one way or the other. I have two engines so would be interested in a couple of sets.

 

[Big Dumb Truck]

please put me down for 2.

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[DavidWymore]

I think they'll be inexpensive enough to make, I'm to the point where I need a sample. I have a trashed pump I need to tear apart. I won't be able to play with it until next week, keep on me if you don't hear from me.

 

[Seth_O]

Ive got an extra IP sitting on a shelf, if you need a button for R&D let me know, happy to send it out to further a great cause!