Description
Overview:
This genuine Villiers flywheel centre nut circlip (part no. 2641) is a steel retaining ring designed to lock the flywheel nut securely on classic Villiers lightweight engines, including MK12 and C12. Made from durable, hardened steel, it maintains clamping force under vibration and heat, preventing the flywheel nut from loosening during operation. It is suitable for small plant, garden machinery, and stationary equipment using these Villiers engines. Supplied as unused old stock, it may show light tarnishing from storage, but performance is unaffected. The circlip fits the correct groove to protect the crankshaft taper and key by keeping the flywheel seated, supporting reliable starting and consistent running. A correct-fit OEM component that helps preserve originality and dependable service.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers part (2641) for correct fit and function
- Hardened steel construction for strength and long service life
- Resists vibration and fatigue to keep the flywheel nut secure
- Helps prevent damage to crankshaft taper, key and flywheel joint
- Simple to install with standard circlip pliers; easy visual inspection
- Ideal replacement for worn, stretched or missing clips on vintage engines
- Suitable for lightweight Villiers engines used in mowers, rotavators, pumps and generators
- Unused old stock; cosmetic tarnish possible, functionality intact
- Supports smooth running, reliable starting, and stable ignition timing
- Genuine Part status for authenticity and consistent quality
Typical Applications:
Used during engine rebuilds, flywheel removal and refitting, and routine servicing on Villiers engines. Replaces fatigued or missing clips to secure the flywheel nut after correct torqueing, helping prevent vibration-related loosening in lawn and garden machinery, small construction equipment, generators, pumps and other machinery driven by compatible Villiers units.
Also known as:
Retaining ring, snap ring, shaft circlip, flywheel nut clip, centre nut clip, locking clip for flywheel nut, flywheel retaining clip, engine nut retainer, flywheel fastener circlip.
Fits Models:
15/2, 152, C12, MK10, MK12, MK15
