Tool to remove heavy springs

Posted:
Sun Aug 05, 2018 11:53 am
by Nick
Can anyone suggest what tool might be helpful in removing and replacing heavy duty springs on mechs?
I need to remove and replace the clock spring on a Mills.
Also, I have to remove and replace the two heavy springs on the right side of a Jennings, so that I can remove the escalator to work on. These two springs are very heavy and tight.
Any hints would be welcome!
Thanks.
Nick
Re: Tool to remove heavy springs

Posted:
Sun Aug 05, 2018 12:50 pm
by Lol
Hi Nick
Greetings from the U.K. Dave Berten is the man to go to again.
Here is the link to a page from his catalog. Two spring hook removal tools.
http://www.mrslot1.com/images/page_93.jpgDave is one of many of the good guys.
His full catalog can be found at;
http://www.mrslot1.com/index.htmlBest, Lol
Re: Tool to remove heavy springs

Posted:
Sun Aug 05, 2018 12:56 pm
by Lol
Hi Nick
Forgot to mention these from Sears or Ace Hardware. These might work better on heavy duty springs.
https://www.sears.com/craftsman-4-pc-ho ... ckType=G14Best, Lol
Re: Tool to remove heavy springs

Posted:
Sun Aug 05, 2018 1:04 pm
by Lol
Sorry Nick typing to fast. This is the correct link to the heavy duty set from sears.
https://www.sears.com/craftsman-4pc-hoo ... ?rrec=true $30.00
Best, Lol
Re: Tool to remove heavy springs

Posted:
Sun Aug 05, 2018 1:53 pm
by Nick
Thanks Lol.
These look perfect!
Nick