Reply To: Jw spring …done it but forgot

[billw]

The way I read Frank’s instruction, it seems to imply that the spring is already wound into the housing? Anyway, this is how I have evolved in winding in springs: Put a heavy rag down on the bench top and place the empty recoil housing on it. Put the loop of the spring onto the anchor pin and carefully start to turn the housing on the rag, while guiding the spring into it’s location. Simply continue turning and pushing until the spring is fully wound in. Then follow Frank’s directions. I used to try to wind the spring up in my hand, then place it into it’s location. The other way is easier. After it’s wound in, put a few drops of gear oil on the spring.

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