I picked up this Abu 501 from a local junk shop yesterday.
I payed £20 and am quite pleased with it.
Its had use and has had one or two knocks and scrapes, but overall, not in bad condition at all.
I have bought it to use and compare to my 506 and 506m.
I cleaned and re lubed it yesterday and it seems to be running well.
However, I believe that there should be a spring of some sort, underneath the tension knob on the handle.
There isnt on this one.
Does anyone on here know where I might get a spring ?
And are they really necessary ?
All the best.
Neal.
Is this any help to you?
It looks like there should be a small spring under the tension knob, part number 6855.
If you look on eBay under Abu 501 the part is for sale by Les Shaw, the item number is 195074656786 and the cost is £3.99 and £2.50 postage anywhere in the UK
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