Rather than using the acetal plastic .

I'd just replace the springs with new one's .

PIC

https://i.postimg.cc/bv1krjCW/SM-420-2nd-Gear-SPRINGS.jpg


You'll need ( 4 ) of the Pins / Rivets that secure the Springs

to the actual 2nd. Gear . These are pretty rare parts & are hard to find .

PIC

https://i.postimg.cc/cHZY85PH/2nd-Gear-Pins-Rivets.jpg


Dan's GM Obsolte
Chinook , Montana
phone : 406 - 357 - 2615

Dan's has ( 37 ) energizing springs

He also has ( 3 ) of the Pins / Rivets


Llewellyn GM Obsolete
Northridge , CA.
phone : 818 - 363 - 5094

Scott at Llewellyn

has ( 1 ) of the Pins / Rivets .


George
'54 3600

1954 3600
A big help to many on the Bolt
Now cruising in
The Passing Lane