Generator Spring Stuck in Generator Tube

[PresTx82]

I'm doing a break down and rebuild on my 99 cent 425 stove, and I'm having a little problem with the generator spring.

Has anyone had a problem getting the spring out of the generator? The spring is stuck in the generator tube. I got it soaking in liquid wrench right now, but its wedged in there real good. A lot of carbon build up.



I'm sure I just have to be patient.

[rainjer]

I have read heat it up with a torch. I have not tried it but some say it will work.

Jeremy

[PresTx82]

FIRE!

Yes, fire.

FIRE GOOD!

[doug hodder]

Carburetor cleaner works well on the carbon. I've got a couple of stoves that I couldn't get the spring out of. Did what I could to clean them up, carb cleaner, air blasts...stuck them back together and they worked. Neat little tray for soaking them in... Doug

[PresTx82]

I'll let it soak overnight then get the blow torch out tommorrow.

I "torched" the ends of a piece of PVC and sealed the ends in my vise, then cut the top off and laid my generator in there. Its a nice little soaking tray.

My stove is almost done. Looks good. I took some pictures during the process. I'll post when completed.

I will need to order me a decal from the decal guy to complete the project.

[PresTx82]

As a last resort I tried electrolysis last night. I loosened it up pretty good, but not good enough. I ended up pulling the spring out, but stretched it so bad it'll never fit back in the tube. Hey, at least I tried!

I'll be ordering one from Robert Hitchcock, the parts guy.