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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 02:45 PM
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Default Circlips source and measures ....

I need to wrap up my sportster engine upgrade but, can't find replacement circlips that are like those included in the SE 22711-04a piston kit (22482-04). I'm scared to reuse the ones i pulled out even though they look fine.

HD says they are on backorder and that i need to go to a dealer, have them order a kit, and then do a kit breakdown to get the circlips, 22482-04, out of the kit. What is a good source to get them from?

All that jazz could take a while. How do i measure the circlips to find a suitable aftermarket replacement?
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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 05:21 PM
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Zippers has them listed.

http://www.zippersperformance.com/wr...n-buttons.html

There are probably a bunch of other applications that have the same size wrist pin.

Tru-Arc, Spiro-loc or even wrist pin buttons.

If you have the .927" diameter pin, it's the same as small block Chevy. Jegs or Summit Racing would have clips for that
 
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be carefull using clips that are not made for the pistons.some pistons have round grooves for wire clips,some square for spiral or circlip style.also the round clips often are different diameters
 
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Definitely not spiraled or tanged

i ordered a set from jegs like recommended. I will compare them when they arrive.
 
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Update: found a set of the factory 22482-04 in Maine at LA HD. They should be here by friday.
 
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