return springs

manny escobar · Post by **manny escobar** » 24 Jul 2022 5:03 am

The old MSA pedal steels had return springs that are about 2" long, 5/16 outside diameter, and a wire diameter of approximately .050. Where can I buy them? I had no luck with McMaster Carr and MSC.

Matt Sutton · Post by **Matt Sutton** » 24 Jul 2022 8:28 am

I haven't dealt with them yet, but researching springs for my ZB, this place seemed good:

https://www.mwcomponents.com/locations/century-spring

almost a dizzying array of options!

Chris Lucker · Post by **Chris Lucker** » 24 Jul 2022 8:58 am

I agree with Matt. Century Spring will make your head spin.

Contact the East Providence location. But be prepared if you call or visit. They don't want to hear "About 0.050"" Best to have precise dimensions or show up with the spring.

manny escobar · Post by **manny escobar** » 26 Jul 2022 5:21 am

Century Spring didn`t have an E.P. location? I will take your advice and go looking with the spring in hand. Thank you both for responding.

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 26 Jul 2022 3:54 pm

Manny, Michael Yahl has them right here :
https://www.psgparts.com/Anchor-Spring- ... 00-205.htm

Reed Ohrbom · Post by **Reed Ohrbom** » 26 Jul 2022 4:43 pm

Good resource to keep on file. Thanks !

manny escobar · Post by **manny escobar** » 27 Jul 2022 5:41 am

Whew! Michael Yahl. I had forgotten about him. Thank you for refreshing my memory.

Dennis Detweiler · Post by **Dennis Detweiler** » 27 Jul 2022 6:16 pm

I replaced all of my return springs on both of my MSA's with slightly lighter ones purchased at Ace Hardware. Much smoother/lighter pulls on the lowers.