Description
Overview:
This genuine Spring Clip is a small but critical fastener for Villiers and JAP petrol engines. Made from durable spring steel, it provides a firm, elastic hold to keep components in place under vibration and heat. It is used to secure light-duty engine parts such as linkages, pins and small brackets, helping to maintain smooth and reliable operation. Designed for classic stationary engines and machinery powered by Villiers and JAP units, it fits seamlessly with the JAP series, including JAP 3 and JAP 4. As an OEM item (No. 26877), it matches original specifications for fit and function, making it a dependable choice for repairs, servicing, and restoration where correct retention and long service life are important.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers / JAP part for assured compatibility and quality (OEM No. 26877)
- Spring-steel construction maintains clamping force during engine vibration and temperature changes
- Precision fit for JAP series engines to help prevent movement of pins, rods and small brackets
- Simple to install and remove with basic hand tools; ideal for routine maintenance
- Helps preserve engine reliability by reducing the risk of loosening or loss of small components
- Suitable for both ongoing service work and restoration of classic petrol engines
- Compact, lightweight design with good resistance to oils and fuels typically found around engines
Typical Applications:
Used to retain throttle and governor linkages, small shafts or pins, control rods and minor covers on Villiers and JAP petrol engines found on older mixers, pumps, generators, compactors, mowers and other stationary plant. Ideal when refurbishing or servicing engines where secure, repeatable fastening of small components is required.
Also known as:
Engine clip, retaining clip, spring retainer, fixing clip, fastener clip, engine fastener, securing clip.
Fits Models:
JAP 3, JAP 4, JAP 5, JAP 6