A short post for tonight.
The OTC unit could present some problems. The half domed shape unit that would be at the bottom the spring is to large to slip between the coils. So it would have to be dropped down from the top. Then held some how so that you can slip the treadded rod through the plate then the ball and then place the pin that goes into the half dome and through the treaded rod. All of this at the bottom of the coils spring which is very difficult to get your fingers into.
I have other ideas BUT!!!!!!!

My company, American Airlines, just missed the bullet with the Flight Attendant vote. They voted to accept the concessions instead of going into chapter 11 bankruptsy. I have a bottle of wine, Spatlese actually, with my name on it that needs drinking. Its been a tough 2 days.

Dave

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1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993
1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004
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