spring compressor

[Sal Lubrano]

For those of you who are not using the special tool to compress the springs in the forward drum how did you do it. Is there an easy way without the tool?

 

[SSedan64]

Clutch Spring Compressor

These are pretty cheap.>>>
eBay Motors: Transmission Clutch Remover Spring Compressor Tool 1841 (item 370139926151 end time Jan-07-09 20:00:00 PST)

 

[bison]

I use a spring compressor but ive done it with my thumbs before with the help of a friend.

 

[Sal Lubrano]

Thank you for he help. I was actually able to push the springs down myself and remove the rings. Not too bad. But when it comes time to put it back together I am going to have a friend help.

 

[GNeric]

I have a friend who uses two welding type Vice Grip pliers. The C clamp looking ones and places them directly across from each other and "presses" the spring pack just enough to take out the snap ring.

 

[Lee Thompson]

Same here

I have a friend who uses two welding type Vice Grip pliers. The C clamp looking ones and places them directly across from each other and "presses" the spring pack just enough to take out the snap ring.

I call them large throat vice grips

 

[Sleeper-6]

When I did mine, I cheated and used some regular C-clamps I had laying around.