Ok, so I may have "misplaced" the dog spring on the 49 I tore down. I ordered a new one but it's in the flat. Any pointers on where or how far to bend it?
Start with a 30* bend. The more angle you have on the spring the less tension on the dog. In a pinch I have used the stainless steel insert in an old windshield wiper blade. You have to grind it pretty thin before using it though. Bill
I would say 60/40 ratio to make the bend . bend it just enough to push the dog into the ratchet .
I don't bend it until I install it, and then it bends perhaps 30 degrees.