Spring Barrel Cover - Columbia Q

[Victrolacollector]

I just greased the mainspring on the Columbia Q, now my mainspring cover will not go on completely. Does anyone know the trick to getting these on?

Any help appreciated.

Jerry

[CDBPDX]

Hi, Jerry. Can you post a picture?

[Dave D]

Have you tried it in various positions? I usually mark the cover and the barrel to make sure it goes on the same way. Sometimes they are out of round a bit and this makes sure you can fit it back on the way it was. Try various positons or even squeezing it in a vise.
Dave

[Victrolacollector]

Thanks to everyone for there help. I just moved the plate around and tapped all the way around a little at a time and the lid went in place perfectly.

Now the mainspring has been lubed.