Weld 76mm Clutch Spring?

Ref: (HF 52cc/Monsterscooter, Mits, TL43 Clone engine)

Went in to get a replacement clutch spring from a mower shop and they do not have one in stock, they also only sell Honda stuff and Honda only sells the whole clutch assembly not just the spring. I would have to order the whole clutch assembly for a Honda GX31 or a GX35 and not sure when I would get it.

Was wondering what are your thoughts about welding the original spring where it broke/cracked? I uploaded a picture and it is a fracture. Was thinking maybe I could go to a local welder and have them throw a couple of tack welds where the facture is at and it would hold. Any Ideas? Thanks,

Well I just got back from another small engine repair shop the other mower shop told me about. They told me they were an authorized Robin dealer. So I decided to go to see if they might have a clutch spring that would fit the R/S EH035 that more than likely would fit my clutch as well. Apparently, Robin and Robin/Subaru are different. The shop I went to was a Robin engine repair center but not a Robin/Subaru repair center. Robin/Subaru is a division of Robin. So no luck................

Any idea on whether the tack weld would work to make clutch spring work? It is just a fracture, and the break/fracture is only half way thru the spring metal. Thanks,

Thanks for the help guys...................

I rolled out yesterday morning before I got/read any replies. First stop was at a local welder. He told me he would do it for free, however it might cut the spring in half because there is not much meat there to weld. From there I went back to the original mower shop and ordered a new Honda GX35 clutch assembly. I should get it in about 3-5 days. From there I went to Lowes, no success in finding a matching spring. Then I went to a nut and bolt place, and found a spring with good tension but too long. Bought it anyways and cut it and made it about the same length as the original spring. I installed it last night and rolled out this morning on it. It works, but is a bandaide until I get the Honda GX 35 clutch. The clutch engages too soon with it, and I really don't have an idle, because it engages so soon. It is a quick fix until I get the Honda GX 35 clutch assembly. I had to go this route because my spare engines(with clutches) are back in Florida.(& my paypal confirmed shipping address). Thanks again.