Oxnard Blade Snap Rings
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Topic: Oxnard Blade Snap Rings
Posted By: BMinor0788
Subject: Oxnard Blade Snap Rings
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2022 at 5:12pm
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Does anyone have a tool or made a tool to remove the heavy duty snap rings from the Oxnard blade? I can get the one off holding the tongue in but the large square one underneath is a bear! Brandon |
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Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2022 at 5:59pm
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2 screwdrivers ?? never touched the square one...does it hold the blade on if so might be easier to turn blade upside down to work on it ? ------------- 3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112 Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor) Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water |
Posted By: BMinor0788
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2022 at 8:59pm
| Two screwdrivers won't touch the square one underneath the arch holding the blade on. I did some searching and haven't found a good tool yet to release it and install it back on. I have some snap ring pliers for straight tipped rings but they're not heavy enough. |
Posted By: 200Tom1
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2022 at 9:20pm
| I purchased a very heavy duty set of snap ring pliers from NAPA. They are used to remove snap rings inside automatic tranys. This NAPA store has been owned by the same family since 1929. If you get some youngster, they may not know about them. |
Posted By: BMinor0788
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2022 at 9:08pm
| Any pictures of those pliers? I cannot find anything for square rings. |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2022 at 10:54am
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Will have to have a look at my blade and see which snap-ring you're struggling with. I have snap-ring pliers, lots of them and different styles. Maybe don't have a pair that would work for this? |
Posted By: Chad(WI)
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2022 at 3:20pm
| Original main beam rings have no holes for any sort of pliers, just mitered ends. I strongly suggest safety glasses and a face shield. I broke one that the missing piece is still in orbit |
Posted By: plummerscarin
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2022 at 9:39pm
These are Blue Point. Something like that maybe? 
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Posted By: BMinor0788
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2022 at 10:14am
| Those pliers look good but for the square ring underneath you sort of need a large piston ring plier so it doesn't slip off and go flying. I haven't been able to locate anything yet... |
Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2022 at 10:20am
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I'd have to see a picture to figure this out.. gotta be a tool for it though as someone installed them...50-60 years ago... too dang cold,windy and ICY here to go FIND my blade, hidden at a neighbours place a mile a way... am curious though as to HOW it''s stayed on ! ------------- 3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112 Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor) Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water |
Posted By: BMinor0788
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2022 at 10:39am
| I will take some good pictures as I have my second blade apart not for painting after some welding. I'll get out to the garage after work today. |
Posted By: pirlbeck
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2022 at 10:50am
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JD has a tool for removing the snap rings on the ends of axles, it is not a pliers type but uses a draw bolt to expand the snap ring. https://www.greenpartstore.com/John-Deere-Servicegard-Rack-and-Pinion-Axle-Snap-Ring-Tool-JDG18.html" rel="nofollow - https://www.greenpartstore.com/John-Deere-Servicegard-Rack-and-Pinion-Axle-Snap-Ring-Tool-JDG18.html
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Posted By: BMinor0788
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2022 at 5:59pm
Here are pictures of the heavy square profile snap ring that holds the blade onto the beam. I believe it may be called an 'Eaton Closed Section Ring'  |
Posted By: plummerscarin
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2022 at 6:08pm
| So how'd you get it out? |
Posted By: BMinor0788
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2022 at 6:19pm
| I used a pocket flat blade screwdriver under one end of the ring the worked a round chisel against the arch and snap ring until it rolled off. It wasn't easy but it came. I'd like to find the tool for these heavy rings if anyone has any ideas. |
Posted By: rasman57
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2022 at 8:27pm
Try these..... https://www.arconring.com/eaton-rings/pliers/" rel="nofollow - https://www.arconring.com/eaton-rings/pliers/
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BMinor0788 wrote:Posted By: BMinor0788
Date Posted: 23 Mar 2022 at 2:10pm
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I found a source for the large snap ring that holds the tongue onto the beam assembly. It is McMaster-Carr part # 95524A157. This is a spear-ended snap ring for 2-3/4" OD bar. Good thing is, you get 5 in a pack when you order. I am still looking for a source for the thicker ring that holds the blade and arch onto the lower part of the beam assembly.
Brandon |