**NB; This relates to **Plunger Models**
.... the concept of inserting Washers between spring coils to extend the centre stand return spring.....
....didn't have any luck with the washers or coins but accidentally discovered an even easier way by using a piece of thin flat bar (like a metal ruler) just wide enough to slide through the eye of the spring and slip the end of the flat under the spring -holder lug thingy, then slide the spring off the flat onto the lug...helps if the stand is in the loosest position (up or down, can never remember, but not hard to work out)
I'm fairly sure I posted about it at the time....
**edit quick search- Found a reference here;
Re: Old Motorcycle Mechanics tips
« Reply #14 on: September 02, 2017, 21:56:39 »
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i ve cut down on the meccano these days as the old girl is a historic tart and mot exempt.
one i never had success with was the 2p pieces inbetween the centre stand spring coils to expand it.
remember that one? i should have asked for my 2/6 back but was young and nieve.
I tried it too and no success, but in retrospect, I think I put all the washers in the same side- big mistake...I think the washers need to alternate for'n aft...or even every 90*
However- I've also realised that on my plunger, with the stand retracted the spring can be removed/added easily with a bit of thin flat bar
...and an earlier effort here;
Re: new member has a spring Question
« Reply #14 on: May 13, 2012, 10:44:40 »
**NB; This relates to **Plunger Models**
