Removing incorrect snap ring in overdrive unit

[51 CranConvt]

Does snap ring pliers work ? If you have  a good pair, it should work like a charm .

[jim leman]

Good to hear from you Dave. May have to take you up on that snap ring. Will send in the health insurance check this morning! Hope you are well. Jim

[David Pollock]

Make sure your medical insurance is paid up and wear safety glasses, better you than me, Jim.  Good Luck. If you need the correct snap ring, I can probably help you.  DPollock

[jim leman]

Any advice on how to remove incorrect snap ring in '53 overdrive unit adaptor plate retaining mainshaft bearing.

I have ground a small slot in one end of the ring and can put a screwdriver blade into it but cannot get enough force behind it to move the ring enough out of its recess in the adaptor to get behind it or under it. I need to do this in order to force the lip up onto the adaptor shoulder so I can walk the ring out.

Can I? heat this spring steel without taking out its spring. It really goes, I think, on a component toward the rear of the mainshaft, perhaps retaining the rear bearing.

Any suggestions...very frustrated over my stupidity.

Jim Leman 847-543-1090 or