YL82
Perpetual Restorationist
I'm using a 6" c-clamp and a spring compression tool that I had fabricated for me. It's doing its job, but could perhaps use some minor modification (like removing metal at the bottom of each "window" to give me more room).
My technique thus far...well, actually I don't fucking have one, so I need some tips on how to get these bastards installed. I've been using a magnet tool, tweezers, small screwdriver, etc.
How much do I need to compress the springs to get them in? I think I've tried too little compression since a slight move of the clamp has jettisoned parts all over my garage and those keepers can really travel a long ways.
Can both keepers be installed into the retainer and then pressed down onto the stem or do the collets need to installed one at a time after the springs are compressed (like the reverse process of how they were removed)?
My technique thus far...well, actually I don't fucking have one, so I need some tips on how to get these bastards installed. I've been using a magnet tool, tweezers, small screwdriver, etc.
How much do I need to compress the springs to get them in? I think I've tried too little compression since a slight move of the clamp has jettisoned parts all over my garage and those keepers can really travel a long ways.
Can both keepers be installed into the retainer and then pressed down onto the stem or do the collets need to installed one at a time after the springs are compressed (like the reverse process of how they were removed)?