Shifter springs re-install, is there an easy way ? |
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Shifter springs re-install, is there an easy way ? |
pgollender |
Apr 26 2015, 11:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 193 Joined: 5-July 11 From: Sacramento Member No.: 13,281 Region Association: Northern California |
I decided to replace the ball socket on my 1970 shifter . I didn't realize the plate springs were under so much tension. I haven't found a way to put them back.
Any body have an idea ? |
Old Yella |
Apr 26 2015, 11:54 PM
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Old Yella Group: Members Posts: 158 Joined: 2-July 13 From: Canberra Australia Member No.: 16,086 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I decided to replace the ball socket on my 1970 shifter . I didn't realize the plate springs were under so much tension. I haven't found a way to put them back. Any body have an idea ? Yep they are a bitch. I bent a small hook on the end of stiff piece of wire. Placed the wire through one of the holes on the side of the shifter base. Placed the spring on the wire. Pulled the wire to compress the spring and get it in between the two holes in the shifter. passed a Phillips screw driver through the holes and spring whilst simultaneously cutting the hook off the wire with wire cutters. Then followed through with the retaining pin pushing the screwdriver out. Same again for the other one. You need strong fingers. It was a bitch but I have done it a few times that way now. Don't know if there is a special tool. |
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