Spring Removal From Tensioner?

[DS STRAPS]

Anyone know how to remove the spring for this setup? Planning on cleaning and restoring (rock star version) and unable to remove spring, There is no set screw in the casing that holds the spring in just this pin.

[gottaknow]

There should be a set screw on that outer shell that allows the spring and it's shaft to be removed. Usually, it's on the thinner part of the outer housing and takes a small screwdriver. It's also how you adjust the tension of the take up-spring. Regards, Eric

[DS STRAPS]

There should be a set screw on that outer shell that allows the spring and it's shaft to be removed. Usually, it's on the thinner part of the outer housing and takes a small screwdriver. It's also how you adjust the tension of the take up-spring. Regards, Eric

Thanks, everyone I have seen has a set screw so think I am going crazy and triple check and nope, no set screw so it's got me head scratching...lol

[cdthayer]

On some tension assemblies, the center stud screws into the bulb-like base to trap the check spring. For that type of assembly, mount the assembly back into the machine casting and tighten the set screw in the casting to hold the assembly, then turn the tension adjustment nut out or in until it's outer edge is flush with the outer end of the stud split.

Insert a small screwdriver into the end of the stud (inside the nut) and turn gently to the left. Too much force can bend or break the split stud, so be easy with it. If it's been a while since it's been unscrewed, it may take a shot of penetrating oil back inside the base to get it to turn loose.

CD in Oklahoma

Edited October 26, 2013 by cdthayer