Recent content by jm3

Here is how to fix it: Only use heat to open the clamps (if needed) Separate the spring pack to get the bent leaf out. Use a small sledge hammer* and anvil to recontour the spring, 100% cold-working. Reassemble in order of disassembly, and enjoy. * We always called them a "minijack" but I...

First post: I have tried all the chemicals, goo-gone, MEK, lacquer thinner, mineral spirits, gasoline and none of them remove the foam residue. I stumbled onto an old can of "brush cleaner" that worked fantastic. It contains toluene (yeehaaa) and several alcohols (none of the good one) and...