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 ? |
Brian_Boss |
Apr 27 2015, 09:55 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 324 Joined: 3-June 03 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 781 |
First off, if you are not holding the housing in a vice, you're making it significantly more difficult. If you don't have a vice, clamp it to something.
I basically do what Rhody said but I think it's easier if you use a long pin punch inside the spring in place of the pin. Once the spring is lined up, it will stay in place while you remove the punch and install the guide pin. I use a long pin punch made for brake caliper work but anything that gives you a bit more leverage to "steer" the spring into place will do. |
r_towle |
Apr 30 2015, 03:02 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,624 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
First off, if you are not holding the housing in a vice, you're making it significantly more difficult. If you don't have a vice, clamp it to something. I basically do what Rhody said but I think it's easier if you use a long pin punch inside the spring in place of the pin. Once the spring is lined up, it will stay in place while you remove the punch and install the guide pin. I use a long pin punch made for brake caliper work but anything that gives you a bit more leverage to "steer" the spring into place will do. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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