....how to put a spring in without removing half the paint.,
No 1 Compress spring in a vice.
No.2 use 2 strong cable ties through the coils opposite sides, and tighten.
No 3 unwind vice, and you shold have a compressed spring.
No.4 Handle spring like you would gelignite.
No 5 Insert,lower engine on to spring, cut cable ties. Mike