A-5 Cocking Spring

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   Alright so I finally figured I should see if anyone knows of an easy way to get the cocking spring to stay in place when re assembling the A-5. Every time I take my A-5 apart the only problem I have is getting this spring to stay in place while I put the receiver sides back together. It is too long for the grooves so it bunches up and pops out of place. As of now I use something thin but sturdy (Thin piece of cardboard) to hold it down while I try to get the receivers back together. 

Anyone have a simpler way? Can I just cut it shorter so it doesn't bunch up, or will that mess it up?

Thank you

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Thads Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 16 September 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 195	Post Options Post Reply Quote Thads Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: A-5 Cocking Spring Posted: 09 July 2009 at 3:02pm
	Alright so I finally figured I should see if anyone knows of an easy way to get the cocking spring to stay in place when re assembling the A-5. Every time I take my A-5 apart the only problem I have is getting this spring to stay in place while I put the receiver sides back together. It is too long for the grooves so it bunches up and pops out of place. As of now I use something thin but sturdy (Thin piece of cardboard) to hold it down while I try to get the receivers back together. Anyone have a simpler way? Can I just cut it shorter so it doesn't bunch up, or will that mess it up? Thank you

oldpbnoob Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Not old, Not noob. May be Dave's grandma Joined: 04 February 2008 Location: Yankee Stadium Status: Offline Points: 5676	Post Options Post Reply Quote oldpbnoob Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 July 2009 at 3:41pm
	I had the same problem. It's a pain, but I just learned to deal with it.

God Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Pull My Finger Joined: 09 May 2004 Status: Offline Points: 1381	Post Options Post Reply Quote God Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 July 2009 at 3:05pm
	Practice. The faster you get, the easier and less tricky it becomes. Also, over time the sping will loosen up a little making it easier.