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[Terbs]

Does anyone know the dimensions of the locking plate spring used on a facelift Omega ashtray housing. As there were no responses to another members wanted ad for a housing, I am going to try to repair mine. Basically, I am going to manufacture a peg, but I don’t have the spring. There are loads of torsion springs on the bay of thieves, but I don’t know the dimensions and strength needed. Any help would be appreciated 

[YZ250]

Shame that I can't understand a word this chap is saying as it might have helped a bit, but if you speak Turkish you may be alright.    I thought seeing the design of the spring may help. 

https://youtu.be/OFN0UqfDrJU?si=ypXLrLZXIEBrdcjm

[Terbs]

Thanks Al, but that's the wrong spring, mate. It's the one under the locking plate I need. I've got a rough idea of the size by looking at the guide on here. I am assuming it only needs enough tension to allow the locking plate to flip back on opening. Thanks anyway

[YZ250]

Ah yes, I just looked at the RobG guide and see what you mean. 

[Terbs]

Well, I fixed it !!!! Used a piece of model aircraft sprue for the peg. Drilled through where the old peg had broken off from, slightly smaller than the sprue, then sanded to a tight fit. Removed the peg, fitted the spring and locking plate onto the peg, pushed the peg into the housing until it reached the height to open and shut. When happy , I glued the peg in place with 2 pack epoxy. When dry, I cut off the excess peg that was protruding from the base of the housing, and job done. Refitted to car.....happy bunny

[STEMO]

Well, I fixed it !!!! Used a piece of model aircraft sprue for the peg. Drilled through where the old peg had broken off from, slightly smaller than the sprue, then sanded to a tight fit. Removed the peg, fitted the spring and locking plate onto the peg, pushed the peg into the housing until it reached the height to open and shut. When happy , I glued the peg in place with 2 pack epoxy. When dry, I cut off the excess peg that was protruding from the base of the housing, and job done. Refitted to car.....happy bunny

Well done, Tony 

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

Well, I fixed it !!!! Used a piece of model aircraft sprue for the peg. Drilled through where the old peg had broken off from, slightly smaller than the sprue, then sanded to a tight fit. Removed the peg, fitted the spring and locking plate onto the peg, pushed the peg into the housing until it reached the height to open and shut. When happy , I glued the peg in place with 2 pack epoxy. When dry, I cut off the excess peg that was protruding from the base of the housing, and job done. Refitted to car.....happy bunny

Bloody excellent work  well done.

[TheBoy]

Cracking job, photos needed!