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What is this broken c-clip from?
April 23, 2019, 08:45 PM
markemarkWhat is this broken c-clip from?
Drained oil from SBC race engine with 26 runs on oil and found this on magnetic drain plug.
It’s part of a c-clip, but from what?
Car ran same ET last time out for 7 runs.
My engines are built by an engine builder and I don’t have knowledge of all the components with c-clips.
April 23, 2019, 08:50 PM
topfuelI would say wrist pin retainer clip.
April 23, 2019, 08:58 PM
Big SteveCheck your rocker arms
April 23, 2019, 09:09 PM
wideopen231by size I agree wrist pin. But hey checking rockers first is simple and avoid being pissed if found after taking motor apart and all 16 retainers on wrist pins are fine.
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April 23, 2019, 09:14 PM
topfuelcould also be from a lifter, if using flat tappet
April 23, 2019, 09:28 PM
markemarkEngine has Isky roller lifters with Jesel aluminum shaft rockers.
April 23, 2019, 10:21 PM
"The Bender"Most wrist pin clips are either spirolocks or round wire clips. Look at the rockers carefully.
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April 24, 2019, 06:39 AM
gonzo1546That looks like an inner clip like would be used for a wrist pin. I have used sbc pistons with that type of snap ring. If you determine that it is from a piston, you will want to change them all. This type of clip is known to weaken a lot after a few compressions.
April 24, 2019, 07:11 AM
ski_dwn_itLooks like rocker c clip.
Hoping that is what it is for you!
April 24, 2019, 08:37 AM
SIRDUKEX 3 on Rocker Clip
April 24, 2019, 09:15 AM
CURTIS REEDLike Gonzo said it's an internal ring. Don't know for sure where it came from but it's probably not from a rocker shaft.
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April 24, 2019, 09:42 AM
markemarkIt has JE Dome pistons 13.5 -1 / 4.125 for 23* head.
JE website says "Double Spiro locks"
April 24, 2019, 10:00 AM
TomRLooking at pics on Jesel's web sight, the sportsman rockers use an internal c clip and the pro series use an external.
I would definitely start there if you have the sportsman series.
https://www.jesel.com/sportsman-series-shaft-rockershttps://www.jesel.com/pro-alum...series-shaft-rockers
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April 24, 2019, 10:13 AM
"The Bender"quote:
Originally posted by markemark:
It has JE Dome pistons 13.5 -1 / 4.125 for 23* head.
JE website says "Double Spiro locks"
There ya go, pull the valve covers, I'll bet you'll find where it came from...…...
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2020 Retired From T/D Competition....
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2021 getting back into bracket racing with a Gen3 Hemi powered 87 Cutlass.
April 24, 2019, 10:46 AM
markemarkThanks everyone. Yes I have Jesel Sportsman rockers. Makes sense. Thanks Tom
I’m in the middle of removing the engine now (3 day job, I’m old). Yesterday I picked up my brand new engine that is almost an exact match to this one. The new one has Crower shaft rockers.
April 24, 2019, 08:20 PM
Tim Mitchelljudging by the size of it, I would say it's a clip from the top of a lifter. I don't know how one would break, but to me that's what it looks like. Let us know what you find.
April 25, 2019, 02:30 PM
Mike BeckIt looks like an internal snap ring, what's left of it!
My Diamond pistons use double spiro locks. They work great, but a PITA to get back off!
Haven't seen that type of snap ring on a piston in a long time either. And you said your pistons use spiro locks, so now it's time to check those rockers!
April 25, 2019, 06:28 PM
bry-warThat's type SHI or known as inverted external retaining clip for low profile applications. NOT internal. The ear profile is WRONG for internal.
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April 25, 2019, 10:08 PM
markemarkI’ll have the engine out of the car sometime tomorrow, and the first thing is to remove the valve covers and inspect the Jesel sportsman rocker arms to see if I can find the other part of this c-clip. Stay tuned!
April 26, 2019, 11:54 AM
markemarkGood News. I found the #6 intake rocker with the remainder of the broken c-clip still in place. No damage and should be easy to replace in the event I need this engine back in the car. It’s getting rebuilt next winter.
Thanks to everyone for the help and advice. Mark