I have >500hrs on the mags of my TopCub and am having some starting issues. Everyone's opinion is to send the mags off to have the 500 service done. I already changed the plugs to fine wire and a few other things.

My question: Is there any way to get those mags off of the TopCub without swinging the engine?? They are tight to the firewall and I can't get anything in there to get the bolts off to take the cap off. Any tips?? I didn't want to swing the engine, b/c I don't have a lift. Can it be swung without taking the engine weight with a lift?? Hanging on those two bolts makes me nervous.

Thank you