R-390a replacement springs

[k7mdo]

Does anyone know or have a source for those little springs that provide the tension for the split gears on the R-390 drivetrain?

In the unit I am working on the springs are badly corroded and I would like to replace them but I only need about 6 of them. that probably isn't going to meet a minimum order anywhere....  ideas?

Tom

[KB2WIG]

Start looking at 'retractable' ball point pens??  From time to time i've used stuff like this to temp fix things.
 FWIW, I'd take apart disposable lighters to use the flints in 'em. I guess i'd save a$1.00 a year doing this. Havent had a smoke since '98.


klc

[N8ETQ]

Google says Home Cheapo has em'.

http://reviews.homedepot.com/1999/202045461/handyman-compression-and-extension-springs-20-pack-reviews/reviews.htm

/Dan

[k7mdo]

Hadn't thought of ink pen springs, worth a look.  And thanks too for the Home Despot tip as well.

One of these ideas will work.

For anyone needing just one or two of the rf deck return springs, just let me know, I have some spare.

Tom