Altex No3 spring replacement?

[Cat]

Hello All,
I appreciate this has been covered in some excellent posts previously, but advice and help needed in replacing an Altex spring (I've already compromised one spring, and have one remaining). Once the spring is through the slot, how do you actually get the other end on to the capstan and stay there? I appreciate using fine pliers is key, but I just can't seem to secure it without over stressing it. Three hands definitely needed!
Thanks Cat.

[Stour Otter]

Hello All,
I appreciate this has been covered in some excellent posts previously, but advice and help needed in replacing an Altex spring (I've already compromised one spring, and have one remaining). Once the spring is through the slot, how do you actually get the other end on to the capstan and stay there? I appreciate using fine pliers is key, but I just can't seem to secure it without over stressing it. Three hands definitely needed!
Thanks Cat.

Hello Cat.
Can you point out your problem spring. 15; 24; 36.

Stour Otter

[Banksy]

I found that the best tool for this this job -
A certain Mr Gary Mills.
He also put the spool washers in the right order, which made a bit of a difference. (Cough).
No mechanic, I.

[Cat]

Hi Stour Otter,
No24.
...and thanks Banksy, I'll keep Garry I mind, but determined to have a proper go myself firstly (well, second attempt)!
Regards Cat