On Nov 21, 8:11*pm, Eli the Bearded wrote:

So what should I plan on doing?

Elijah
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even if this isn't metalworking, it's metal

Plan on replacing the spring in another 25 years. There is not much
you can do to extend the life of the spring. If you do nothing it
will last about 25 years. If you oil it or spray it with WD-40, it
will last about 25 years.

Dan