Record 52 1/2 ED spring install

I can remember how difficult that was. I ended up making a kind of lasso out of rope and putting it around the vice, then pulling it gradually tighter while starting the threads into the nut. There was no one around to help, so I used a clamp attached to the bench to tie the rope to and hold the rope tight between tightening adjustments, which required several tries before success. It ain't easy!!!

Charley

Check this video on youtube. Not that detailed but there is some info especially in the comments particularly the replies to comments by viewer 6818015.

Thanks for the help. I think I have it figured out. You set the initial preload before sliding the catch end of the spring into the housing.🤞

Now that I had a little time I downloaded the video and by slowing it down I found the secret!! Once I found this it only took me less than 5 minutes to get it correctly preloaded.
Thanks again for the help