Fix the spring on a Spyderfly?

[Chiro75]

A few days ago the spring in the latch on my 440C (original run) Spyderfly lost tension and now the spring latch doesn't spring. I can't make sense of how it works. Anyone have any tips on how to fix it and get it working again?

 

[The Deacon]

Couple coils on each side of the latch, that ride on the latch screw. The coils are connected by a U shaped section that goes over the "arm" of the latch and each has a short, straight, tail that bears against the handle. Not sure what the one from a SmallFly looks like, but the one from a (current production) Szabofly, while a bit different, (narrower U) might work. If you're a "qualified" buyer or have a friend who is you might try ordering one of those.

Don't ask how I know any of this.

Paul

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[Chiro75]

Thanks, Deacon. On the balisong forum they linked me to a macro picture of the latch and I can see that the "legs" on my spring snapped off. I will have to try bending the spring and see if I can make a leg to give it some tension again. Wish me luck!