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Collett clips
Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 10:16 pm
by Colin.beadle
Hi chaps
I'm currently refurbishing my 1098 engine and after having the head and valves done I've list the collett spring clips.
Have you any ideas on alternatives as these are hard to come by.
Thanks
Colin
Re: Collett clips
Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 10:47 pm
by bmcecosse
Good news is -you don't need them! Just forget they ever existed...
Re: Collett clips
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 10:42 am
by Colin.beadle
Thanks mate
That's what I thought. They appear to be self anchoring with pressure from the print but wasn't quite sure.
Colin
Re: Collett clips
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 4:43 pm
by alexmcguffie
Most other makes of car don't have them. Valve spring force should/will keep them in place!
Re: Collett clips
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:41 pm
by aupickup
if you get stuck or really want them i think i have a full set
Re: Collett clips
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 7:28 pm
by les
bmcecosse wrote:Good news is -you don't need them! Just forget they ever existed...
Another one of Roys weight saving tips!!
--------sorry, the devil made me do it!
Re: Collett clips
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 9:08 pm
by bmcecosse
Yes! Along with the lifting lugs, the bee-hive springs, and one of the brake drum retaining screws from each hub.....
Re: Collett clips
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 9:25 pm
by alexmcguffie
That's just playing at weight saving
Re: Collett clips
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 9:54 pm
by bmcecosse
Indeed! Need to 'Simplify then add lightness'...... the late great Colin Chapman.
Re: Collett clips
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 10:05 pm
by les
bmcecosse wrote:Yes! Along with the lifting lugs, the bee-hive springs, and one of the brake drum retaining screws from each hub.....
Thanks for reminding me, I was trying to recall the others when the beehive springs were discussed recently!! You mind that motor doesn't fall to bits one day
Re: Collett clips
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 12:27 pm
by Colin.beadle
Guys
You are all worth your weight in gold .
Colin