Bill:

I will plan to take you up on that offer, and also post a photo (maybe tonight), so that people can see what we are discussing.

Thanks,

Jeff

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What you describe seems credible, these springs are pretty thin and could get caught up within the clasp itself and snap or just be slightly out of its fitting....Jeff email me and I'll arrange to fix this for you at no cost of course - or provide the part - glad to help - regards - Bill