Columbia AJ top wind motor - spring question

[erunltd]

Does anyone know how a Columbia spring attaches to the back of the spring barrel
in a Columbia AJ top wind motor? It looks like it would be similar to the early
cylinder or BY spring that has a bent slotted end. The problem is that the
inside of the arbor on the top wind is the traditional pegged arbor.

A photo of the spring barrel would be helpful. The issue is the 1" gap at the
outside of the barrel.

thanks for any info on this.

[Phonolair]

Harry the outer end of the main springs on the earliest top wind AJ's were connected to the post of the motor frame. Similar to a Standard X or Edison Gem main spring.
The opening in the spring barrel is for the outer end of the spring to pass through.
Some early AJ's did not use a spring barrel and had open springs.
Larry

[erunltd]

Thanks Larry
I thought that might be the type of spring needed.
If you come across a base, let me know.

[Phonolair]

Direct email sent
Larry