How to replace the spring handles?

I just picked up a stove and I'd like to change the spring handles. They're on a 3/8" rod. Can I heat them up and twist them off?

It's an old Chubby that is in good shape.

If it is like the handle on my Hitzer, twist the spring by hand in the direction that makes the spring expand. Watch closely as you turn, and you will see the handle diameter expand slightly as the spring tries to unwind. It may loosen up enough to pull off as you twist.

Same with the Harman handles.

Put on a pair of the rubber-dipped gloves for added grip and 'traction' on the handles.. then, as described above rotate and pull the spring off the round steel bar.

Greg L

Thanks

I thought I read somewhere years ago you heat them. Anyway putting them back on I should do the same ? twist to keep loose then push on?

Yep, that's the method.. most of the time it is pretty easy..

Greg L