- 1. [Healeys] Front coil spring removal (score: 1)
- Author: tld6008@mchsi.com
- Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:09:42 +0000
- My spring compressor won't fit in the spaces provided on a Healey. The engine and Trans are out. Any suggestions for somewhat safe removal procedures? -- Tim Davis BN7 _______________________________
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- 2. Re: [Healeys] Front coil spring removal (score: 1)
- Author: David Nock <healeydoc@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:25:42 -0700
- Replace one bolt at a time and install 2 3/8 all thread rods about 12" long with a flat washer and nut on each end. Then remove the two other bolts holding the plate to the lower control arms. Then s
- /html/healeys/2008-09/msg00576.html (8,415 bytes)
- 3. Re: [Healeys] Front coil spring removal (score: 1)
- Author: "Simon Lachlan" <simon.lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:42:39 +0100
- This is a great method. Not to cavil, but you might feel safer with 3 rods. 2 are plenty, but it just looks a bit dodgy! Simon --Original Message-- From: healeys-bounces+simon.lachlan=homecall.co.uk@
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- 4. Re: [Healeys] Front coil spring removal (score: 1)
- Author: "Frakes, Jim" <jimf@frakes-eng.com>
- Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:51:15 -0400
- We usually take out two bolts on opposite corners of the spring perch / a arm bracket. Insert a 3/8 threaded rod and nuts on each end. (Double on one end). After both are tightened, take out the oppo
- /html/healeys/2008-09/msg00579.html (9,029 bytes)
- 5. Re: [Healeys] Front coil spring removal (score: 1)
- Author: bspidell@comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
- Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:04:55 +0000
- One more variation: I use four lengths of allthread; with less, sometimes the spring/plate gets cocked and bound up. I shortened the allthreads to about 7" (just long enough to unload/load the spring
- /html/healeys/2008-09/msg00580.html (9,334 bytes)
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