XL650 indexer return spring

#1 · February 24, 2020, 2:54 am

Hello all. I was reloading today when a spring popped off, as pictured below

I couldn't figure out where it came from, but after googling, it appears that it is the indexer return spring. Here is one place it attaches to:

Can anyone post a picture of the other attachment point? Fortunately I have the repair kit and have the extra spring... But I don't know where it goes!!!

#2 · February 24, 2020, 11:57 am

I can tell you as I don't have a picture posting site to refer you to. From the post you have shown in your picture, the spring goes clockwise around the shaft and attaches to a similar post on the opposite side of the shaft, behind the primer punch assembly.
I hope this gets you reloading,
JJ

#3 · February 24, 2020, 2:11 pm

Thank you for your description! I was able to figure it out and get it back running again.

Cheers

#4 · July 6, 2020, 4:34 pm

Mine just went too. Question: can you just wrap it around or do you need to take the indexer and platform off? Would like to avoid all that just to replace the spring.

#5 · July 6, 2020, 7:07 pm

Don't take off the platform unless you have the alignment tool. You should be able to use a needle nose pliers to hold it and wrap it around to attach. I have a long pair with a slight curve that works for me.
JJ