<VV> lifters... How does one remove them?

[BobHelt at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/29/05 11:57:05 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
cash.case at sbcglobal.net writes:

> replace the lifters. The  
> only problem is that I can't get the old lifters out. They come right  
> to the edge and then hang up. I've tried magnets and tried hooking  
> the edge of a small flat blade screwdriver but no luck.
> Is there a trick to removing these?
> -Cash
> 
> Cash,
Several ways. but why are you replacing them? Shouldn't be necessary. If the 
feet are worn, then so is the cam!!!

Nothern Tool Supply sells a neat tool for grabbing on the lifter and hanging 
on so you can pull it out. About $23. Another way is to get some "piano wire" 
from a music shop. It is hard stuff. Bend the end over 90 deg and hook that 
end into the top of the lifter and pull the lifter out.
Regards,
Bob Helt