I was leary of the small "C" clips too, but used them when I did the chain on the 560. Almost 60K miles since without a problem. Also used the clips on the 4.5 after doing the 560. Be sure to stuff a rag in the chain passage to catch the clips if you should drop them.

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Mike Tangas
'73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP
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