Idler Spring too strong for old farmer

[puckgrinder85]

Think i would try what other are stating, use the leverage of the pulley to get the belt back on. Springs are dangerous as ****.

 

[brin]

I guess the Spring must have gotten poor Harold , the OP...since he never posted back and this was his first post and first question....Poor haroldhholden - a moment of silence please...LOL

 

[TO_Bud]

All good suggestions. Another solution might be to use a simple brake return spring tool. Some brake tools are plier like with a hook for the spring and others have a sort of cupped flat end that catches the stud and you pry up and on. Should be able to find one at sears or even an autoparts store. Just be careful as mentioned since the springs can hurt (a lot) if you pinch a finger.

 

[Glen Watkins]

R.I.P. Harold! Probably couldn't find his post because it got moved!