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Re: replacing broke break lever main spring
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Posted by Dan on July 14, 2016, 7:35 pm, in reply to "
replacing broke break lever main spring
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Mike
A 5" vice grip is what I use for compressing springs.
Position them so they're only gripping the outer half so you can get it started.
Once it's started, gently tap it home.
I've never had one get away but safety glasses probably advised.
Message Thread:
replacing broke break lever main spring
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mike
July 14, 2016, 5:26 pm
Re: replacing broke break lever main spring
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Dan
July 14, 2016, 7:35 pm
you can purchase a V spring vise for this job
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Jent P Mitchell III
July 20, 2016, 5:33 pm
Re: you can purchase a V spring vise for this job
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mike
July 21, 2016, 10:45 am
Re: you can purchase a V spring vise for this job
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Dan
July 22, 2016, 10:05 am
Re: you can purchase a V spring vise for this job
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Steve Arnett
August 1, 2016, 9:40 am
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