The flying circlip

[flatbutt]

Originally Posted by look 171

This. That's they way I was told also by an old timer. I had no idea what the actual name is to those clips until a few years ago. My workmen know exactly know what a Jesus Clips is.

Yup, except it's "Gee-ZUS!!".

[rattlsnak]

Was told that by an old guy in the shop and have been calling them "jesus clips" for 30 years !! I've learned to put a rag over the top of them when taking them off.

[Heel n Toe]

Originally Posted by rattlsnak

Was told that by an old guy in the shop and have been calling them "jesus clips" for 30 years !! I've learned to put a rag over the top of them when taking them off.

I was thinking of something similar... how about a clear dry cleaning bag wrapped around the assembly... and your head if you're not a child and can assure yourself you can finish the removal or install before you suffocate, of course.

[Zeke]

Tiny springs come to mind. If they ever tear my garage down and sift the debris, they could stock a hardware aisle at the parts store.

[ckissick]

This is where they go.

[VincentVega]

I love it

It sounds like we've all been there but its still a PITA and somehow unexpected. Even when I think I'm being careful. Ting!

[wdfifteen]

I was taught to call them "Jesus clips." As in "Oh, Jesus I hope this clip doesn't fly off."

[Crowbob]

The weirdest place I ever found one was dangling from the laces of my work boot.

That was after at least an hour of looking for it and gave up.