Ash tray springs

[MikeB]

Took the ashtray apart several months ago for painting, and now can't determine how to reconnect the springs! Would appreciate any pictures of installed springs. Truck is an 82. Thanks.

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[MikeB]

Never mind. I figured it out with the help of this video.

youtube.com/watch?v=KXqsr-k85Yg

I didn't bend the tabs, but removed the pivot screws to make room to maneuver the springs, one side at a time. (I had replaced whatever was there before with screws and lock nuts.)

The "over center" spring concept is probably older than dirt, but it's still pretty cool. I have also seen it used on clutch pedals to assist depressing the pedal, and then returning it fully. Hats off the engineer who came up with the idea!

 

[bucket]

It's a sticky thread here

https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/how-to-fix-ashtray-that-will-not-stay-closed.9881/