Torsion spring on an Edison H-19

[Jonesey]

The torsion spring that controls the ratchet that prevents the winding crank from turning backward after winding has broken. Any idea where I can get a replacement or where I can have one made?

[52089]

The torsion spring that controls the ratchet that prevents the winding crank from turning backward after winding has broken. Any idea where I can get a replacement or where I can have one made?

I'm sure you could get just a replacement spring from any of the usual parts suppliers, but it's probably easier to just replace the whole bracket assembly. Edison DD parts are plentiful and cheap.

[Jonesey]

Thanks for your response. I've contacted my three go-to parts sources looking for the spring without luck. Any supplier suggestions would be appreciated. This H-19 is apparently somewhat different from the others I have seen. I may have to have a spring made for this one. The replacement I need should have 8 or 9 coils (not sure due to the condition of the one I have in hand), should have an inside diameter of .4375", a wire thickness of (approx.) .0625" and a body length of (approx.) .4375". hoping to find this replacement rather then an entire assembly if possible.

[Jonesey]

I made a spring from 14 gauge music wire and used a shaft from a victor player as my mandrel. All good. Just need to adjust the governor and i'm good to go.

[Inigo]

Well done!