Scott Atwater parts substitution or engineering help needed

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ronboonville

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I need a recoil spring for my 5 hp sa model 497. the original is gone as in missing. needs to have a hook on each end and be around 5/16ths tall. could vary 1/32 either way maybe. and if I find something that will work, can they be shortened by cutting and heating end to bend in hook? as always any help is appreciated.
 
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Re: Scott Atwater parts substitution or engineering help needed

You might also try the outboard salvage yards listed in the FAQ.
 
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ronboonville

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Re: Scott Atwater parts substitution or engineering help needed

Solved my spring problem, local hardware store gave me a used broken spring. heated with torch, bent the ends, and it fits and works good. Original rope was a coated cable so I am replacing with nylon rope, think it should work better. the scott guy said they didn't have nylon rope in those days..... not sure about that.
 
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