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Lost69Convertible
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 Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2023 9:57 am Post subject: Re: Spring Plate Won't Line Up? |
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I had longer bolts ready to go based on good Samba advice. But first I tried compressing the whole mess with a C-Clamp. Worked the clamp around and compressed in several places. To my surprise, the original bolts engaged the threads and tightened.
I did the above BEFORE bolting the spring plate to the diagonal arm. From your picture, looks like you have these two bolted together now.
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busman78
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Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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| Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2023 6:51 am Post subject: Re: Spring Plate Won't Line Up? |
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| It is easier to first losely attach the cover plate withthe four bolts, then lift the spring onto the pad. |
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VW_Jimbo 
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| Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 6:30 pm Post subject: Re: Spring Plate Won't Line Up? |
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If the rubber is dry, it may be fighting you. Spray those donuts down with some silicon lube or use silicon paste. Be generous with the paste!
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BigTimeSal
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| Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 5:06 pm Post subject: Re: Spring Plate Won't Line Up? |
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| runamoc wrote: |
| I used longer bolts to 'pull' the bushing holder in till the regular bolts would reach |
Alright I'll give it a shot then, I've already tried that with some "longer" (~2.5") bolts but it's worth another shot with something even longer. Thanks gents. |
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67rustavenger
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| Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 4:27 pm Post subject: Re: Spring Plate Won't Line Up? |
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| runamoc wrote: |
| I used longer bolts to 'pull' the bushing holder in till the regular bolts would reach |
X2 This is the way I install "spring plate" torsion covers.
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runamoc
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| Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 4:21 pm Post subject: Re: Spring Plate Won't Line Up? |
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I used longer bolts to 'pull' the bushing holder in till the regular bolts would reach
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BigTimeSal
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| Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 4:02 pm Post subject: Spring Plate Won't Line Up? |
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I'm in the process of getting my '74 back to stock, which means bringing it back up to stock ride height. I adjusted the swing axel, but now I cant get the spring plate back on and lined up. Any tips/advice?
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