USCAN KIK Springs

[makrus2]

I recently dropped a spring and the cap retention pin spring from a Weiser keyway USCAN key-in-knob cylinder. As luck would have it I then proceeded to roll over them with my chair and smash them. Does anyone have advice on where I can get a new cap retention pin spring to return the lock to its previous state? I'm willing to buy a kit, or even a replacement lock as a last resort though I'd rather not spend the $45, as long as it has cap retention pin springs.

[jeffmoss26]

if you have access to a Schlage kit, the cap retaining spring might work.

[Tyler J. Thomas]

In my experience, retention pin springs are interoperable. The one exception is Baldwin. Their retention pin holes have a smaller diameter and won't accept any other spring but their own. So, have another cylinder to salvage one from? In lieu of that, you can find the springs online.

[Raymond]

If you have any old General Motors side bar type wafer springs they can work very well. They are generally long and can be cut to the size needed.