[ARCHIVED THREAD] - leaf spring

Posted: 5/27/2009 5:15:26 PM EDT

I just finished a M72

The leaf spring is worn out, the rear sight is very loose, so I need a replacement spring.
KVAR has 3 different ones in stock Romanian, Bulgarian, and E.G.; would any of them work? or do I need a specific one?

thanks for any input

Posted: 5/27/2009 7:12:59 PM EDT

[#1]

take your leaf spring out,put it in a vise and put a bend in it..it will spring again..

Posted: 5/27/2009 7:17:48 PM EDT

[#2]

How does it come out? Looks like it has a small detent or rivet at the back.

Posted: 5/27/2009 7:58:08 PM EDT

[#3]

It has a small detent. I will try bending it, but it's pretty far gone, you can pull the thing out by hand without the rear sight installed.

Posted: 5/27/2009 8:36:21 PM EDT

[#4]

the detent can be used to put a screw driver or something similar into it to pry/slide it out.those leaf springs are pretty tough.a little bend and it should be as good as new..

Posted: 5/28/2009 10:25:13 AM EDT

[#5]

lift up with a pair of pliars

and yes, I saved one just by rebending it in a vise. seems to be keeping its tension still too

Posted: 5/28/2009 3:34:45 PM EDT

[#6]

Thanks for the replies. I'll try bending it when I get home. I'd really rather not buy a $4 part and pay $10 for shipping anyways

Posted: 5/29/2009 7:35:11 AM EDT

[#7]

Haven't done it on a Commie spring, but you can stress-relieve most springs by heating to around 325* for +/- 10 minutes. Helps keep them from stress-fracturing.

Posted: 5/30/2009 10:24:29 PM EDT

[#8]

Thanks for the help. I bent the spring - it works fine now.

Why didn't I think of that?

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