Your pic Jerry gave me a sighting of approximately where the spring from the clock was to be connected. I then realised that with the clock installed it would be nay impossible (for me at least) to connect that spring at the mech end. So I removed the clock and got a clear sighting of the connecting point and after probably 15 mins using a long spring hook kindly sent to me by Dave Berten bingo Gusher is now fully working after, as I understand, about 30 years in limbo. Although the reels spin cleanly it seems that the brake in each case is a bit harsh and I assume that means the machine could do with a good internal clean, service and lube. I am very happy to get Gusher working Jerry so again thanks so much for providing that inspirational pic. Kind rgds Wayne