So, while disassembling my extruder, the spring on the front shell launched itself into oblivion and cannot be found. Would anyone with a K2 be willing to put some calipers on the spring in their extruder so I can find a replacement? I noticed that creality sells a whole front shell replacement kit, but it would be nice if I could save a little bit of shipping time and just get the spring on amazon or something.
Thanks
John k2 extruder dimensions is 0.6x6x15mm
You can order it on amazon
sourcing map Compression Springs (0.6x6mm OD,15mm Free Length) 10Pcs, 304 Stainless Steel Extension Spring - for Shop Home Repairs, DIY Projects, Silver Tone Amazon.co.uk
Tips you dont lost it again glue a spring on clip side so it will not fly when you service the extruder again in the future.
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Awesome! Thanks a bunch!
Any tips on replacing it after it pops out? I thought I lost mine but ended up finding it. I just am having a hard time getting it back in.
Ensure you have put the spring in the locator and against the outer body and while at that angle (there can only be one angle if located correctly) pull back against the spring and push down at the same time. Practice makes perfect.
I use two hands. Left to control the spring end, the other to push down at the wheel end.
Oh yea, happened to me last night; really pissed me off. They do not show that as a possibility in their help videos. Thank Goodness I found it on the floor of my mess. They that sure was a pain in the ass to get back together. I figured it out before I found a video to show you how to put that spring back it to place. I was cursing at this printer again!
