Removing coil handles

[Gary Salsman]

Is it possible to remove the coil handles from a Griswold #8 p/n 151 WI?  This one does not have the screw with an eyelet thru the middle. The coil appears to screw onto the casting, but mine don't budge. I'm thinking a hammer and punch might work, but wanted to check with the experts first.

[Cheryl Watson]

I would try spraying with, in the following order:
1.  WD40
2.  Liquid Wrench or Seafoam Deep Creep
3.  Kroil - the wonder product

Allow to soak, and reapply as necessary.

Can also try heating the paddles, slowly. 

Wrap heated paddle in folded towel, and wrap a piece of leather around the coil and slowly try to loosen.

[Tom Neitzel]

Sometimes even trying to tighten it a tiny bit may break it loose.  Just using your hands, not any tools.  Wiggling it back and forth does the same thing.

Tom

[Gary Salsman]

OK, I'll try that. They are twisted on then, and should more or less unscrew?

[Cheryl Watson]

Gary, did you have any success in removing those coil handles?

[Gary Salsman]

yes I did