little ray Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Hi Guys, yes I have a broken spring on the drivers hatch of my FV439. I have no removal or replacing details so could any one with a manual that covers this section please help with a scan of that section. The weight of the lid is very heavy and would make just taking it off a dangerous job with out details. I would be very thank full for a scan and send me a copy of that section. Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1950 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Some one on here will have done it, that looks like a finger jammer if you are not wary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 http://www.fv432.co.uk/fv432manuals.html ? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryb Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Hi Ray, same thing happened on my 432-easy to do though. Take off spindle end caps, hold hatch vertical, using a long 1/2" drive extention, drive the spindle along untill it sits flush in the last hinge position. Slide the extention bar back to the first position. lift out the old spring, fit the replacement (you will have to open the hatch to the fully open postion) and tap spindle back in have done it on my own-but easier with a mate! Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little ray Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Thank you Terry, it is a starting point as that cover is very heavy, Andy, I went through those manuals and gave up as I could not find any thing to do with this subject. thanks for the input Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little ray Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 Terry, did you have it supported with a crane or some sort of support to stop it moving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryb Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 no, just stood astride it, leg either side-key thing is to tap the spindle out with something that will sit in the pivot holes. That way the hatch can only open and close-it can't fall out. for added safety I would suggest a couple of wooden blocks over the open and closed side, so if you drop it, or need a rest, the hatch can rest on these still slightly raised. remember to tap the spindle out of the first pivot, placing a bar or similar in the hole. Tap the spindle back flush to the second pivot to allow spring replacement-that way you still have the spindle in one 'hinge' and a good solid bar in the other 'hinge' good luck ps-if you need a spring, contact 'H' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little ray Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Hi Terry, who is H please, unknown to me. Im still chasing a Door seal but Marus Glen is to much paper work just for a bit of rubber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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