C clips o rings vendors vm26 kz1000 1977

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C clips o rings vendors vm26 kz1000 1977

07 Jun 2025 10:17
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I am looking for a vendor for the metal c clip on the top of the choke plunger, I am also looking for the o rings on the base of the choke plunger. THIS IS FOR THE VM26 MIKUNI carbs on the 1977 kz1000
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Re: C clips o rings vendors vm26 kz1000 1977

07 Jun 2025 11:03
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Can't recall the E clip size offhand but measure the dia of the brass rod recess where it sits and use that for a Google search. 
i.e 2.00 mm E clips. 

Same with the o ring. Doesn't need to be any special material as there's no fuel exposure there. 

Both components are nothing special. 
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Re: C clips o rings vendors vm26 kz1000 1977

07 Jun 2025 12:28
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I use 1.5mm thick x 8.5mm ID O-ring

 
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Re: C clips o rings vendors vm26 kz1000 1977

08 Jun 2025 08:08
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I found a website called Mcmaster.com where they have some metric e clips. Tomorrow I will measure the clip and the slot diameter on the brass plunger post.

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Re: C clips o rings vendors vm26 kz1000 1977

08 Jun 2025 09:12
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The groove is 2.3mm diameter.  You can find stainless C clips on places like Amazon also.
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Re: C clips o rings vendors vm26 kz1000 1977

10 Jun 2025 10:26
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Does anyone know the width of the slot?
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Re: C clips o rings vendors vm26 kz1000 1977

10 Jun 2025 11:32
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.027" wide.

Sounds like someone needs to buy themselves a set of these...

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Re: C clips o rings vendors vm26 kz1000 1977

10 Jun 2025 11:38
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While you are at it, you should replace the choke plunger seals.  It's not overly difficult.  I have precut donut seals if interested.
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Re: C clips o rings vendors vm26 kz1000 1977

10 Jun 2025 11:48
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Go on amazon, c-clip assortments for $10 or so, of all sizes, you’ll  find something that works, not building a space ship here, mcmaster-carr or grainger are good but you have to know exactly what you want, good luck
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Re: C clips o rings vendors vm26 kz1000 1977

11 Jun 2025 06:08 - 11 Jun 2025 06:08
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Z1enterprises has the e-clips for the plungers. 
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Re: C clips o rings vendors vm26 kz1000 1977

11 Jun 2025 14:38 - 11 Jun 2025 14:41
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Pretty sure the clips I'm using are 2.5mm, purchased from Amazon.  

www.amazon.com/dp/B07YBSNK7N?ref_=ppx_hz...ed_asin_title_2&th=1

McMaster-Carr sells 2.3mm.  Those would likely be even better.

www.mcmaster.com/98317A207/
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