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Title: Volute Spring removal
Post by: Darth_Kitten on January 01, 2015, 11:00:11 PM

Hey Guys,
I'm trying to get the volute springs off of my crab assemblies. Do they just press on to the pivot?
Mine are pretty rusted, so they're stuck.
Should I apply some heat to them?
Thanks,
Mark

Title: Re: Volute Spring removal
Post by: spec4don on January 02, 2015, 10:27:19 AM

Mark yes they just sit on the cross bar. Heat would be your best bet. Should be able to punch right down through middle of the spring. Careful not to bugger up the threads when you do.

Don G

Title: Re: Volute Spring removal
Post by: Darth_Kitten on January 02, 2015, 10:29:12 AM

Thanks Don!
I'll give them a good soak first!
Mark

Title: Re: Volute Spring removal
Post by: steve-0 on January 03, 2015, 12:42:56 AM

try and remove them without heat.
if you use heat on the spring it won't spring anymore.

they do not press on the assembles… they just sit there like don mentioned.

Title: Re: Volute Spring removal
Post by: steve1973 on January 03, 2015, 01:32:08 AM

Try some taps with a small sledge hammer to loosen them up. They should be loose on the mount.
Steve A.