Sourcing clutch spring for Jonsered 49 52 +++

[champagnecharly]

Anybody any idea where I could source a clutch spring for the 49/52/++

[spudulike]

Anybody any idea where I could source a clutch spring for the 49/52/++

 

That one isn't too hard. Getting the actual part number 504 21 64-00...probably almost impossible:thumbdown:

 

Purchasing a similar spring for a Husqvarna and cutting to length, a whole lot easier - you may get one that is too short but if you get one for a machine that is say 10cc bigger, hopefully the clutch will be a little larger and the spring can be cut to size and a new hook formed.

 

If the clutch still spins up at idle, cut another loop off until it works fine - don't go too mad as it will be a bitch to fit and may take out the clutch!

 

You may find a Husqvarna 254Xp spring or 262XP etc will fit and still be available being popular machines.

 

I purchased a number of these springs at a bargain price some time ago and just modify and use these if I come across an older machine in need of one!

 

Get inventive and fix it - if the spring is in reasonable condition but a little loose - try lopping off a couple of rings and try it again!

[champagnecharly]

Thanks! Makes perfect sense.. Spring in good nick just a 'little' stretched. I spoke to a spring manu. but dread to see the cost.

[spudulike]

You may get lucky in purchasing a length of the spring - I guess you would need to try to match the outside diameter (OD) of the spring and also the diameter of the wire used and then cut to size - you just need decent side cutters to cut the spring and then just lift one ring in to a loop with the cutters or similar.

[champagnecharly]

one loop off and it works perfectly. Thanks again

[spudulike]

one loop off and it works perfectly. Thanks again

 

No worries - done a few myself like this:thumbup:

[mikerecike]

Wish I'd've read this this morning Spud.Just spent £8 on a strimmer clutch spring when I could probably have modified one. Really liking this 'get inventive' approach.If you understand the engineering tolerance why wait for overpriced parts .Nice one👍👍

 

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