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Expert: - 3/2/2009


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30 Tudor Model A. Have weak regulator springs. I bought replacements, new springs seem very stiff, any trick to compressing them so they can be hooked under the keeper? tried "c" clamp, but that didn't work.

Answer
The only thing I can suggest is to tie a wire on the end of the spring so you can pull it into place, and then take the wire off.  Don't get hurt.  Springs can do a lot of damage if you are not really careful.  Pull the wire with a pair of vice grip pliers.
Good luck and be careful.
jack

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Expertise

Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.

Experience

Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.

Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack

Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com "Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010 Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm

Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.

Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.

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