Description
Overview:
The Recoil Spring SA3542/3 is a Genuine Villiers part for restoring the starter rewind on classic small engines using aluminium-cased recoils. It is a flat spiral spring made from robust spring steel, designed to provide the correct tension and smooth return of the starter rope. This spring maintains the original starting performance and feel of period engines while preserving authenticity. It is suitable for the Villiers 50cc Lightweight and 75cc Lightweight, as well as the JAP RS80. Ideal for repairs, restorations, and routine servicing of vintage machinery, it helps prevent slow return, slipping, or non-retracting starter cords. Unused old stock, it may show light tarnishing from age, but remains functionally sound and ready to fit as a direct replacement without modification.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers part for assured fit and function
- Flat spiral spring in durable spring steel for long service life
- Correct rate and length to restore positive, consistent rewind
- Designed for aluminium-cased recoil starter housings
- Preformed inner and outer ends to locate on original anchor points
- Unused old stock (NOS); may show cosmetic tarnish from storage
- Helps cure weak rewind, rope not returning, or slipping during start
- Straightforward installation using standard hand tools
- Maintains originality of classic engines without modification
- Suitable for Villiers 50cc Lightweight, 75cc Lightweight, and JAP RS80
Typical Applications:
Used to repair or refurbish the pull-start mechanism on classic Villiers and JAP engines found in vintage machinery and small equipment. Ideal for recommissioning stored engines, routine maintenance, and restoration projects where a reliable rope rewind is required to ensure smooth, consistent starting.
Also known as:
Recoil starter spring, rewind spring, starter return spring, pull-start spring, rope starter spring, recoil rewind spring, starter recoil spring, engine rewind spring for aluminium-cased recoil assemblies.
Fits Models:
50cc Lightweight, 75cc Lightweight, RS80
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | SA3542/3 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Villiers |
| OEM No. | SA3542/3 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Engines |
| Fits Brands | Villiers |
| Key Features | - Genuine Villiers part ensures correct fit and function - Made from durable spring steel for long service life - Suitable for Villiers 50cc, 75cc, and JAP RS80 - Preformed ends fit original anchor points - Direct replacement for aluminium-cased recoil starters |
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