Recomended snap-ring pliers? need help please

[kevinelt]

I am trying to replace the prop shaft seals on a johnson 75 stinger but can't find a set of snap ring pliers that can remove those big *** rings please help me where can I get a set that can do the job? Please don't say harbor freight. Been there tried that their best pair cant do this job..
Thanks
Kevin

 

[wilde1j]

Re: Recomended snap-ring pliers? need help please

Snap On or Mac Tools has really big ones. Mine are Snap On from many years ago.

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Recomended snap-ring pliers? need help please

Pick up those snap ring pliers from any mobile Macco Tool Suppliier, Snap On also but Macco is more reasonably priced.

 

[crestlinermusky]

Re: Recomended snap-ring pliers? need help please

Hey there, have a 1975 115hp Evinrude that I rebuilt the gearcase this summer.
I ran into the same problem as you're having, trying to remove those large snap rings.
Solution, I took a pair of extra long needle nose pliers, 14" long
I then opened them and with a grinder, made a groove 3/16" from the tip across each jaw
This allowed me to grab and remove and put back the snap rings with Ease.

Mark

 

[F_R]

Re: Recomended snap-ring pliers? need help please

I am trying to replace the prop shaft seals on a johnson 75 stinger but can't find a set of snap ring pliers that can remove those big *** rings please help me where can I get a set that can do the job? Please don't say harbor freight. Been there tried that their best pair cant do this job..
Thanks
Kevin

You have to remove the snap rings to replace the prop shaft seal??? Anyway, they are #7 Truarc pliers.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Recomended snap-ring pliers? need help please

Agreed, no need to remove the snap rings unless you are removing the shaft and gears. And actually you don't have to remove the bearing carrier just to change the propshaft seals.

 

[kevinelt]

Re: Recomended snap-ring pliers? need help please

followed your advice worked GREAT ty Also had to replace clutch dog

 

[BrianLuhrs]

Re: Recomended snap-ring pliers? need help please

I have a set, Blue Point #BP-7, exactly what is needed with 2 sets of tips for different depths. I am trying to sell them. Have retired from business and no longer need and are for sale. Can ship if someone needs them. Thanks, Brain

 

[BrianLuhrs]

Re: Recomended snap-ring pliers? need help please

Sorry, I no longer have the Merc alignment bar. Sold It!

 

[BrianLuhrs]

Re: Recomended snap-ring pliers? need help please

I have tried many times to, either re-enter the thread or post an edit to my own and get error message such as "Invalid Thread", over and over, sick to death of the constant user unfriendly website. Had things to say and help others with and met with constant problems. I am withdrawing from this forum and wont return. Regards, Brian

 

[joewithaboat]

Re: Recomended snap-ring pliers? need help please

Looks like you may not need them anymore but Sears has several types... open late and on weekends. Good quality and good guarantee. I end up getting lots of stuff there at odd hours.