MarcDeSoto Posted December 31, 2021 Report Posted December 31, 2021 I found clips for 1960s MoPars on Ebay. Would they fit my 48 DeSoto? Maybe I should go to NAPA and ask if they have something to fit? Quote
plymouthcranbrook Posted December 31, 2021 Report Posted December 31, 2021 Well you never know what NAPA might have as I have gotten a few items for my 52 from them. Try to find a store that has an old guy behind the counter as that improves the chance he might know what you are talking about. Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted January 1, 2022 Report Posted January 1, 2022 What shift rod clips? Cotter pins used at the trans shift cover...one Jesus clip and a 3/8" X 24 nut used at the shift column rod ends. 1 Quote
MarcDeSoto Posted January 1, 2022 Author Report Posted January 1, 2022 Do you mean straight cotter pins or these? I don't know what a Jesus clip is, but I'll google it. thanks. Marc. https://www.ebay.com/itm/123684546267?fits=Year%3A1948|Make%3ADeSoto&hash=item1ccc2c66db:g:VMcAAOSwvpVcitby Quote
MarcDeSoto Posted January 1, 2022 Author Report Posted January 1, 2022 Oh a Jesus clip is a C-clip like this. I tried a regular straight cotter pin, but it wouldn't fit, So I guess i just need to buy a thinner one. Thanks. Marc. Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted January 1, 2022 Report Posted January 1, 2022 This is what a old Mechanic told me was a Jesus clip...when I was a young man.. Removing it ...oh jesus where did it go!? Typical standard cotter pins are used in the linkage rods at the shift cover levers...the rear shift rod pin is pretty thin. You could use those GM linkage clips if you like at the trans shifter cover levers.....not sure if one of those clips will insert into the rear rod. 2 1 Quote
Sniper Posted January 1, 2022 Report Posted January 1, 2022 That's called a hair pin clip https://www.mcmaster.com/hairpin-clips/ 2 Quote
Merle Coggins Posted January 1, 2022 Report Posted January 1, 2022 I’ve heard the “Jesus Clip” reference with the same definition that Bob gave. Even though there are correct technical names for the clips, as referenced by Sniper, any clip that tends to fly into the nether regions of the shop upon removal or installation is called a Jesus clip. 1 Quote
oldodge41 Posted January 1, 2022 Report Posted January 1, 2022 Last winter I was working on carburetor linkage, on the car, and lost a little E-Clip. Swore I saw it hit the floor. I hunted for it all day, finally got another and moved on. Yesterday I was removing the right front bumper bracket and noticed something on the floor. Sure enough it was the E-Clip I lost last winter. It couldn't have been on the floor, in that spot, all year long. I have swept and even vacuumed in that area multiple times since I lost it. Must have been somewhere on the car and it fell off. Hard to believe it hung on until now. I guess that is how they got the name "Jesus Clip". Quote
Sniper Posted January 1, 2022 Report Posted January 1, 2022 I just reference the name so when trying to find one you can. I have never heard the term Jesus clip before, I have heard of a Jesus strap though, lol. That's the handle/strap that your passenger grabs when you get a bit crazy on the go pedal, lol. Quote
Young Ed Posted January 1, 2022 Report Posted January 1, 2022 Now have any of you heard of a wheeee part? 1 Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted January 1, 2022 Report Posted January 1, 2022 3 hours ago, Young Ed said: Now have any of you heard of a wheeee part? Ok..I'm game... I never have.... Quote
Young Ed Posted January 1, 2022 Report Posted January 1, 2022 16 minutes ago, Dodgeb4ya said: Ok..I'm game... I never have.... They are the leftover parts that go wheeee as you frisbee them off to the side of the shop 1 Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted January 1, 2022 Report Posted January 1, 2022 Oh Yea...those are the parts you took off and don't remember where they go... Hate it when it happens? Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 1, 2022 Report Posted January 1, 2022 just in case you go looking for these at the hardware store, online or other specialty shops.....these are HAIRPIN clip Quote
Sniper Posted January 1, 2022 Report Posted January 1, 2022 35 minutes ago, Plymouthy Adams said: just in case you go looking for these at the hardware store, online or other specialty shops.....these are HAIRPIN clip You were treed long ago Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted January 1, 2022 Report Posted January 1, 2022 Oh wait a minute....how many names for these clips can we find... This is what I have officially known them as. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 1, 2022 Report Posted January 1, 2022 (edited) I admit I did not read your reply.....my apologies for repeated information...that is what happens when you mark post as read as admittingly I do not read every entry... Edited January 1, 2022 by Plymouthy Adams Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 1, 2022 Report Posted January 1, 2022 the bottom right pic is what the prtty people latecomers call a R clip.......gee, wonder how they come up with that,......lol Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted January 2, 2022 Report Posted January 2, 2022 I'm just throwing more out there to confuse Marc more? 1 1 Quote
JerseyHarold Posted January 2, 2022 Report Posted January 2, 2022 I've seen them called clevis clips. Quote
DJ194950 Posted January 2, 2022 Report Posted January 2, 2022 What Marc called a C clip I have always known as a E clip. Looks like a fancy E to me. That is what the hardware store also called them. DJ 1 Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted January 2, 2022 Report Posted January 2, 2022 Marc...Here is what generally the cotter pins and washers if you want look like on the shifter cover.... Here is the steering column end Jesus clip on the adjustable rod end..and the shifter position rod end nut.. 1 Quote
John Reddie Posted January 3, 2022 Report Posted January 3, 2022 On 1/1/2022 at 2:11 AM, Dodgeb4ya said: This is what a old Mechanic told me was a Jesus clip...when I was a young man.. Removing it ...oh jesus where did it go!? Typical standard cotter pins are used in the linkage rods at the shift cover levers...the rear shift rod pin is pretty thin. You could use those GM linkage clips if you like at the trans shifter cover levers.....not sure if one of those clips will insert into the rear rod. It's been years since I heard those referred to as "Jesus Clips" and I remember that that was how they got their name. Thanks for taking me back a number of years.? John R 1 Quote
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