How to replace spring clips on dryer motor

[kmsiever]

Hi everyone,

I just installed a new motor on my dryer. I can't seem to get the spring clips back on. They were easy enough to get off with a screwdriver, but getting them on is a pain.

It seems all I need is 2-3 more millimetres.

Any ideas how to get these little devils back on?

Thanks in advance.

 

[john_eckels]

It's hard to say without a picture. When dealing with spring clips, snapring plyers are usually your friend.

 

[kmsiever]

Here are some pics. One of a clip by itself and two of it placed where it is supposed to be attached.

 

[kmsiever]

Are you sure snap ring pliers would work on these? The ends seem too far apart.

 

[john_eckels]

Seeing that picture, I would probably try taking a large straight blade screwdriver and push down.

 

[kmsiever]

That was my first thought as well. I've spent hours trying that though, and it hasn't worked for me.

 

[john_eckels]

If you are trying to get just a few more milimeters, you may want to try to straighten out of couple of the small kinks in the clamp. I noticed that you have some holes in the bottom of the dryer. I would get some heavy wire and run it throug the holes and make a loop. Then take a huge philips screwdriver, rest the tip in the wire loop while resting the shaft in the bottom curl of the clamp. Press down, this should get you a lot of leverage. If you still need another milimeter, take a large pair of channel locks and squeeze between the the 2 points marked in the picture while pressing down on the screwdriver. That should either get it on or give you a couple of bloody knuckles. You may also want to look into getting a new spring clip.