YellerDaisy
Well Known Member
I am attempting to swap out my original tailspring (note the forum - RV-3).
The problem is that the original/existing spring refuses to come out. Yes, I have removed the bolt. I am able to rotate the spring about 30 degrees (very hard) and it has moved aft about 1/16" (just so I can't reinstall the bolt and call it a battle for another day). I am soaking the assembly with penetrating fluid as I type (fingers crossed).
First question: Does anyone know if WD-309 (the tailspring mount assembly) will come out thru the inspection hole?? How about WITH the tailspring attached?? (ok, two questions for the price of one, sorry)
I suspect that it will not so am hesitant to go to all the work of removing the bolts just to find it wasted effort.
Second question: Does anyone have a magic formula for removing a tailspring? I suspect maybe a magical combination of heat and cold but I don't have the equipment for such things (but would round them up if this is a known solution).
Thanks!
The problem is that the original/existing spring refuses to come out. Yes, I have removed the bolt. I am able to rotate the spring about 30 degrees (very hard) and it has moved aft about 1/16" (just so I can't reinstall the bolt and call it a battle for another day). I am soaking the assembly with penetrating fluid as I type (fingers crossed).
First question: Does anyone know if WD-309 (the tailspring mount assembly) will come out thru the inspection hole?? How about WITH the tailspring attached?? (ok, two questions for the price of one, sorry)
I suspect that it will not so am hesitant to go to all the work of removing the bolts just to find it wasted effort.
Second question: Does anyone have a magic formula for removing a tailspring? I suspect maybe a magical combination of heat and cold but I don't have the equipment for such things (but would round them up if this is a known solution).
Thanks!