[T3] Spring Plates (was RE: [T3] Possible to convert '73 Fasty to use '71 & earlier calipers/discs?)

[Adriel Rowley <adriel_rowley@hotmail.com>]

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> Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:14:42 -0600
> From: russw@classicvw.org
> To: type3@vwtype3.org
> Subject: Re: [T3] Possible to convert '73 Fasty to use '71 & earlier calipers/discs?
>
> Mike Fisher wrote:
>> Having the engine(weight) in the car means Nothing when adjusting the
>> rear torsion bars! My tow chain wrap/10 lb sledge hammer method does
>> work for adjusting/Raising with or without the engine.
>>
>
>
> Or use the proper tool.
> http://classicvw.org/gallery2/d/41423-1/Pages+from+Group+H+Rear+Axle+and+Transmission_001.jpg
>
Why was this not mentioned earlier?Ê I watched the films, and he said to use a jack and to pry.Ê I spent at least twenty minutes with a pry bar and a hammer hitting as hard as I could, and I was only denting the body and the plate.Ê I cannot figure out where to put the chain, or how it would shorten to pull up on the spring plates. :/

If putting in the drive line in did not work, I was going to try and burn the inner bushings with a torch.

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> From: rdavid@rochester.rr.com
> To: type3@vwtype3.org
> Subject: Re: [T3] Possible to convert '73 Fasty to use '71 & earlier calipers/discs?
> Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:43:34 -0500
>
> [[[The Proper Tool is always preferred. Might be able to build one with a
> 1" diameter piece of threaded rod now that You've done the Research and WE
> have a proper photo to work with!]]]
>
> Actually, what I used was one of my coil spring compressors (they are sold
> as a set of two). These are threaded rods that have cast iron hooks on each
> end. The threaded rod has a hex driver on one end for turning with a socket.
> Worked great, but it is still a scary operation "not for the faint of heart"
> (Jim Adney). You cannot be careful enough!
>
Are they expensive?Ê I guess I could call a F.L.A.P.S. and see if they rent them out.

Where did you hook it? 

I know I have to be careful, but the results is what keeps me going.Ê The outer was trashed long ago, so I am sure the inner is also.


Thank you all,
Adriel
 		 	   		  
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