clutch mods

[WillH]

McMaster Carr spring part number 9657k142

[Gelbster]

Originally Posted by WillH

McMaster Carr spring part number 9657k142

But you got that from a dubious source(me)?
"Based on the info above :-
The stock spring is 75lbs/inch and about 4" long
The McMaster Carr spring # 9657k142 is 39lbs/inch but only 3-1/2" long.
The deficiency in length is a problem?
If so, check McMaster Carr #9657K136.
This is slightly larger diameter(1.25" vs 1")
It is 57 lbs vs 39 (or 75lbs.for OEM)
Fully compressed it is longer than the short spring 2.81" vs 2.31" Is that 1/2" a problem?
You can buy just one spring in # 9657k136
or this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131476133178?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
15 16" O D x 4" x 0 148 Compression Springs Pack of 2 | eBay

[WillH]

It's the spring mentioned in the rennlist thread. They come from McMaster Carr as a bag of 6. It fits and it works, but I doubt I'm the only one who has tried it here so I'm sure someone else will weigh in.

I can't see how the longer compressed length can be a problem as the locking hole is visible with either spring in the compressed state. Wider might be a problem getting it into the canister. I didn't measure the canister while it was out.