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Old 03-26-2007, 08:52 PM   #1
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Easiest way to put in the spring on your column shifter without losing it??

I have lost one spring already and dont want to lose another one...so what is the easiest way to manuver these springs in?
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Old 03-26-2007, 11:37 PM   #2
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Re: Easiest way to put in the spring on your column shifter without losing it??

Back in the late 70's, early 80's I was cleaning my parent's 71 Impala and noticed cigarette ashes in the gear shifter. Well, I took the shifter handle out to clean in there and couldn't get it back in. I was sooooo scared my mom was going to come out and want to use the car. Finally it went in, I do not know how, but thanks for the memories though.
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Old 03-27-2007, 07:59 PM   #3
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Re: Easiest way to put in the spring on your column shifter without losing it??

I stab the spring with a small screw driver and use the screw driver to maneuver the spring into place.

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