G.E. cordwinder repair question

[kloveland]

I recently acquired this G.E. Swivel Top from a VCCC club member. The cord winder will not retract. I took the cord winder apart to discover that the coil/spring is broken. Can the this be repaired? Is it possible to solder the broken spring/coil back together and will it hold?

 

[suckolux]

I don't see a solder holding, but maybe the end could be bent to go into the holder, just shortened a touch?

 

[kloveland]

The spring looks like it was riveted into the center hub. It might be possible to reattach the coil to the center hub. It looks like I will have to take out the rivet. I'm really not sure what to do! Was hoping a G.E. expert would have some suggestions!!!!

 

[vacman1961]

Just re drill the spring, drill the old rivet out and put in a new pop rivet and you will be good to go.

 

[dysonman1]

General Electric and Filter Queen used the same cord winder. If you have an old Filter Queen cord winder, the spring and reel assembly is identical.

 

[kloveland]

Found the cord reel that I needed on vacpartsplus. It's an awesome site!

 

[suckolux]

Terrific! Good luck making it like new again.