How do I remove the motor spring cover for a Thorens motor?

chrissydretro · Post by **chrissydretro** » Wed Jun 17, 2020 6:20 am

Hi Everyone, Was hoping someone could help me with a query on this thorens Swiss motor spring. looks like the spring inside is broken but Im having a tough time removing the cover plate to get to the coil spring(pls see photos below). Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thx Chris

zapper · Post by **zapper** » Wed Jun 17, 2020 1:18 pm

Hi Chris
I had a similar issue with a Pathè spring case and found that it was push fit. I opened it with flat blade screwdriver into the slot. May work on yours.
Brian

chrissydretro · Post by **chrissydretro** » Wed Jun 17, 2020 10:05 pm

Hi Brian,

Perfect - just tried that and it finally popped out after a few attempts.

Chris

How do I remove the motor spring cover for a Thorens motor?

How do I remove the motor spring cover for a Thorens motor?

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