Need shift spring (star wheel)

[angus67]

Pulled the clutch cover for polishing, noticed one of the small springs was broken. The one end snapped off.
Can i rehook it? Or will the extra tension mess it up? If so, does anyone have one? Where can i get one?
I told the buyer it was ready, im just detailing it till he buys it

 

[Signal]

That spring is part of the retaining / detent mechanism for the selector drum. I don't think if you rehook it the extra tension will cause a problem.

Have you found the broken of end of the spring?

I would try and find a replacement new spring in preference to reusing the one you have.
You should be able to get a spring of a similar diameter and wire weight at a engineering supply company.

 

[Signal]

Just had a quick look Mikes XS has them, so others will as well.

 

[gggGary]

I've installed several of the mikesXS springs I keep one or two in stock. there's two different springs.

1. Spring - Shift Drum Detent Arm - XS650 - 1970-1984
   $4.35
   
   Part #
   05-0040
   Spring - shift selector drum detent arm. - Fits: All 650's 1970-84 OEM. Ref.# 90506-10022
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2. 
   
   Spring Assembly - Shift Shaft - XS650 - 1970-1984
   $4.35
   
   Part #
   05-0039
   Shift Shaft Spring - upper to shift selector drum arm. - Fits: All 650's 1970-84 OEM Ref.# 90506-08007 This one is out of stock

 

[angus67]

Could this be why it sometimes pops out of gear?
I didn’t find the other end.
Could a simular spring from a hard ware store work? I assume so

 

[gggGary]

yeah that will let em pop out of gear

 

[angus67]

Thanks guys. Ill just hook it bach on.

 

[angus67]

I did the right thing. Baught a new one from mikesxs, and a few other doo-dads. Should be here in a week