Need the spring that tensions the ball bearing that indexes the safety. L579

[william]

I need to purchase the spring that goes between the set screw and the ball bearing that indexes the safety on my L579.
The schematic I found lists them as;
#21. set screw
#22. spring
#23. ball 3

I need the spring.
Please help.
Thanks,
William

 

[gunner620]

william, here's some info for you in your search for a spring. Surely there is a spring some where that will work. Try calling some of the gun parts resources available and see if they have one. It can be cut to length.These measurements are from one of my Sako triggers.
o.d. .095
i.d. .050 approx.
length .250
spring wire dia. .019
7 coil compression spring
ball dia. .120
Good luck Jim

 

[paulsonconstruction]

Any gunsmith should have spring stock on hand that he can cut to length & fit. It's not all that critical it be "exactly" like a factory spring. Very simple & cheap fix. Quit searching for the "factory" spring as you are not going to find one. BTW, it's not a ball bearing, it's a detent ball. If there is no gunsmith in your area, check with Brownell's & order the spring stock based on gunner620's specs & cut it and fit it yourself.

 

[william]

Thanks guys.
I'll check around.

 

[william]

Hello all
Just back from the gunsmith.
It's fixed. Cost me $5.00 parts and labor. Gotta love that!
Gunner 620 thanks for the specs. I gave them to the gunsmith and he said it was a big help in making a replacement spring.

FWIW I did find the original Sako part for sale at Midwest gun works. Anyone looking for parts for another project may want to give them a look.

Thanks everyone.