over the centre spring

[b1mmuo27]

I am trying to replace the over the centre spring on my 72 Duster 340 4 speed. Has any one done this with any this that has ideas how to get the old spring out? I have washers in the new one ready to go but the one in the car I am having issues getting a screw driver in it. Thanks

 

[Dana67Dart]

I would assume if you push down the clutch at some point the spring will open up and you can get some washers in

 

[madhatta360]

I am trying to replace the over the centre spring on my 72 Duster 340 4 speed. Has any one done this with any this that has ideas how to get the old spring out? I have washers in the new one ready to go but the one in the car I am having issues getting a screw driver in it. Thanks

same goes for the old one/one currently installed- stuff that prick with as many washers as you can then push the clutch in and try to pry off one side of the spring.

here is a little short on a how to-

 

[b1mmuo27]

I would assume if you push down the clutch at some point the spring will open up and you can get some washers in

I am just looking at the manual & see a hook at the short end of the spring that I believe a large screw driver & a pair of channel locks will release the end of the spring.

 

[b1mmuo27]

same goes for the old one/one currently installed- stuff that prick with as many washers as you can then push the clutch in and try to pry off one side of the spring.

here is a little short on a how to-

Thanks I have seen this video that's a B body which has a lot more room under the dash.

 

[Inertia]

You got this . .

 

[72Duster440]

With my pedals out of the car, I was able to remove the old spring with no issue, it practically fell right off, it would be just as easy to reinstall if needed.

 

[Daves69]

The spring is extended furthest at the center position.
Definitely tight up there, especially with the HD pedal set......

 

[b1mmuo27]

took the dash out. got the spring out easy from there.