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Old Apr 25, 2022 | 12:01 PM
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Getting ready to install (OEM) pistons on my M8, these wrist pin clips are way stronger than the old stuff I`m used to working on.

Is there some trick to getting these clips installed without kludging up the piston?

I`d buy the special tool if I could find one.
 
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Put open end in first. I pry with novelty screw driver ( free ones with magnet on other end) and push with my thumb. It is painful every time but get's it done.
 
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Thanks, got them in just like you suggested.

I think they made them out of Kryptonite...
 
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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
Getting ready to install (OEM) pistons on my M8, these wrist pin clips are way stronger than the old stuff I`m used to working on.

Is there some trick to getting these clips installed without kludging up the piston?

I`d buy the special tool if I could find one.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/26433454264...YAAOSwVlBc5wTC
 
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