Source for this fastener ?

[71gold]

Guys
See photo ....the raised plastic shafts (4) have small clips to hold both sides of the plastic blower assembly together.
They are corroded and need replacement. Very difficult to remove and worse to install.
What’s good replacement ?
Thanks for assistance

[stephers]

Maybe a circlip might work?

[edmayo]

Spring clips,,,like radiator hose clamps.

[NZVW]

and a good clean perhaps.

[71gold]

Guys......
Thanks for input.... a good clean is planned and replating of the yellow cad.
Frank

[TheTorch]

Do not get the Stoddard replacements. They are far too thin, more like paper clips. Not strong enough to do the job. "e-clips" work well. I forget the size (5/16", 7/16" ?), but they work.

[71gold]

I measured yesterday and believe 7/16 is correct.
Still pondering the 3 options including the e-clip .

[xpensivewino]

As I recall they were reusable when I rebuilt mine. They went back on like a snap ring. The trick however is removing them without breaking off the plastic teats. They can become quite brittle over time.

[TheTorch]

As I recall they were reusable when I rebuilt mine. They went back on like a snap ring. The trick however is removing them without breaking off the plastic teats. They can become quite brittle over time.

^^ this. You can also break off the teats putting them back on. Ask me how I know...

[NorthernThrux]

These work very well. From Amazon. I forget which was the right size but you’ll have to buy an assortment anyways. They are cheap. Not quite as stong as the originals, but that’s probably a good thing given the brittle plastic nubbins.

I used the replated originals on the front and these on the back.




Ravi