Recoil spring retainer

[Wallfish 687]

NOS recoil springs come packed with these metal retainers. It makes the spring very easy to install into the housing. I reuse them for used springs when servicing the recoils. Clean and coil up the used spring small enough to load into the retainer so you won't need to pinch and hold the spring tension while installing it.

Drop it into place inside the housing and hold the spring down with your thumb or fingers while removing the retainer. Once removed, lightly release pressure so the spring uncoils slowly until it stops. It seems best to lube the spring after it's installed which allows the friction to control the uncoiling speed.

They work great for storing any spare springs if you have extras or spares. Plus leaves them ready to go for replacing damaged springs and protects them from accidental bending

 

You can make your own retainers out of 2 inch pipe. Left one below is cut pipe, the other is a factory retainer. Just use a file to smooth the edges so it's easy to remove from the spring. The retainer's thickness is less than the width of the spring but making a wider piece allows for easier removal. Try it and you won't go back to the pinch and hold panic of an uncoiling spring again. No more because of accidental release of the coil tension. Please send your $50 donation for saving you time and aggravation during your recoil services.

 

 

[CNew 403]

Great idea!  I have one of those and will have to try it!

[Wallfish 687]

I threw in one of the NOS springs when sending those neon's parts. Probably should have stole some of the NOS orange carb gaskets for the body connection to the induction piece as I just had a couple of damaged ones.

[Wallfish 687]

Just went out and cut a piece off the pipe about 3/4 inch wide. This should make it easier for removing the spring from the retainer once in the housing instead of picking at the thinner one with a dental tool or small screwdriver. Two storage rings and one installation ring