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Message: <blockquote data-quote="thetool" data-source="post: 15056" data-attributes="member: 1534">A little (late, sorry) tip on how I do this:A standard 4-piece pick set, I use the round one.  Carefully lift off the plate, reach in with the pick and slide it into the spring eyes, and work the lever off the springs.  Put the pick across the opening with spring tension holding it in place and do your thing to the plate.  When you're ready to install the plate, just reverse order with the pick.Personally, I couldn't sleep if I left the spring in there, and the engine is so easy to pull I'd do it for peace of mind and anal retentiveness.=)</blockquote>