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Spring cover removal
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Mr_Corvair |
02-01-2015 @ 7:58 PM
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My 46 front spring cover needs to be removed so I can take the spring apart and clean, bevel, lube and reassemble.Is it possible to remove the spring cover without destroying it and replace it afterwards when reassembling the spring?
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flathead48 |
02-03-2015 @ 3:59 AM
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When I did mine I took the leaves out one at a time and put it back together the same way, the covers are stapled and I think would be very difficult to get back together properly. Good luck, Rick
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kubes40 |
02-03-2015 @ 8:08 AM
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It can be done but you will need to flatten the spring out completely to do so. This requires a special fixture.
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avrotom |
02-15-2015 @ 10:17 AM
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If you look in the KRW tool catalogue there is a picture of the tools required to correctly do the job, also the tools look easy to copy.
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avrotom |
02-15-2015 @ 12:44 PM
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Mr Corvair, I have attached a scan of the tool page, hope that helps
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avrotom |
02-15-2015 @ 12:47 PM
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Sorry, its upside down. finger problems.
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Mr_Corvair |
02-16-2015 @ 6:27 AM
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Thank you very much for the replies. I think I'll just look for another spring.
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Mr_Corvair |
02-16-2015 @ 6:27 AM
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Thank you very much for the replies. I think I'll just look for another spring.
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Mr_Corvair |
02-16-2015 @ 6:27 AM
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Thank you very much for the replies. I think I'll just look for another spring.
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