Clarabel's Coupler Centering Spring

I just buy the coupler with base when the grandkids mess them up - I include them in my Lionel order list, which I grow until it is enough for the flat shipping fee or I need something now.

Edit: added link to Series 1 parts - Series 2 coupler may be different - I get the series 1 for the early set of the Remote Thomas

There has been a 50% parts sale online that coincides with the Open House in November.

Even if you do cut and grind, Lionel doesn't sell a similar spring? Do you have source for that spring?

Moonman posted:

I just buy the coupler with base when the grandkids mess them up - I include them in my Lionel order list, which I grow until it is enough for the flat shipping fee or I need something now.

Edit: added link to Series 1 parts - Series 2 coupler may be different - I get the series 1 for the early set of the Remote Thomas

There has been a 50% parts sale online that coincides with the Open House in November.

Even if you do cut and grind, Lionel doesn't sell a similar spring? Do you have source for that spring?

Yes, Lionel does list the spring as part no. 6208250493, and the price is only $0.30 ea. It's just that the work/benefit ratio is pretty high considering the replacement of a small coupler rivet, plus 4 screws, then losing the knuckle spring somewhere along the way...., etc. I was hoping someone had done a few of these and had a quick n dirty short cut 

Thanks for your response, as always I learned something new! I did not know there was a 1 (old) and a 2 (new), I was simply looking at the parts list here and failed to even notice that it was a "Christmas" car. I also failed to notice the entire coupler assy was available on that page as well - guess I was just focused on finding that spring. 

I think I'll take your suggestion and buy the whole coupler assy, very quick n easy! And maybe a couple of cheap springs too, in case I run out of projects one night .... like that will ever happen!

Thanks, Moonman

Love your avatar GEOPEG.

Gerry

gmorlitz posted:

Love your avatar GEOPEG.

Gerry

Best moments in my life! Little guy asked me the other day, "Grandpa, which do you love more, me or trains?" Easy answer, lad, easy answer....

Sorry,

I hadn't repaired one lately. I believe when the coupler screw is removed the spring sits over a collar and the ends against the base plate screw mount support collars.

If yours is riveted, it must be a very early set. The Christmas sets do have unique body parts. The newer versions fit.

I just checked some new spares I have on hand. The couplers have a c-clip holding the pin for the coupler to the base plate. It's not a rivet.