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Old 08-19-2013, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by kerry View Post
I tried for a long time to re=assemble one of those check strap mechanism, but like you, I couldn't figure out how to get the ball bearings compressed against the spring. I wonder what jig they use to assemble them at the factory.
I had the two old straps on my bench (after installing a new one). Seemed each time I went in shop, I had to tray and make one good one of the two. I had springs and ball bearings flying in all directions.

I threw them in rubbish bin, just so I would not be tempted again!
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