How do I get this spring out?

milktree

milktree

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I'm trying to get the hammer out.

But the hammer spring is in the way, the hammer has to come out through the bottom where the trigger group goes.

I can't figure out how to get the spring out, as it's under tension.

What am I missing?

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additionalmc said:
unscrew that bottom tension/strain screw all the way out and push the hammer spring out sideways from the bottom, you may need to tap it out
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put the hammer down to minimize tension, and expect some tension and it may "spring" out. If I ever think there may be some tension, I put a small towel over it, keeps it from flying across the room.
 
additionalmc said:
unscrew that bottom tension/strain screw all the way out and push the hammer spring out sideways from the bottom, you may need to tap it out
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That's what I was thinking, but the spring is under a fair amount of tension, even with the screw loose and the hammer pin removed. The spring doesn't slide sideways easily, I couldn't get it to move with my (timid) tapping. Maybe I need to hit it harder.
I'm a little concerned about getting it back in, because of the tension required.
 
42! said:
put the hammer down to minimize tension, and expect some tension and it may "spring" out. If I ever think there may be some tension, I put a small towel over it, keeps it from flying across the room.
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The hammer isn't touching the spring at all, it's floating loose.
 
42! said:
put the hammer down to minimize tension, and expect some tension and it may "spring" out. If I ever think there may be some tension, I put a small towel over it, keeps it from flying across the room.
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Do it through a piece of Saran Wrap or a large Ziplock baggie so you can see what you're doing.
 
additionalmc said:
unscrew that bottom tension/strain screw all the way out and push the hammer spring out sideways from the bottom, you may need to tap it out
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This worked. It was a little sketchy, but it worked.

Getting the spring back in was... challenging, but nothing a scary amount of leverage and a soft face hammer couldn't fix.
 


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