DUPLO 618 Creaser Spring damaged - creasing only halfway

[artsaam]

I have a creaser spring that looks warped and bent on the non operator side of our Duplo 618 and its now only creasing halfway. I have no idea how that happened. Does anyone know if there is a fix for this or if anything can be done? Thanks

 

[TJPrinter]

I wouldn't use the creaser function until you remove and either straighten the spring or replace it. There are pins on both ends on the bottom of the male creaser that need to line up with the center of the spring when the male creaser is inserted into the creasing section. If the pin does not line up with the opening on the spring it will slip and bend.

Try to straighten the spring so you can place the male creaser back with the pin lining up with the opening of the spring. You could take the spring out and take it to a good hardware store and try to match it up. In case you need a new spring the Duplo part number for the spring is P9-K1631.

 

[artsaam]

Thanks for that very helpful response. I havent been able to find a place to order parts from. I thought you had to be an authorized dealer. i have a service guy coming out to fix it, but in the back of my mind am thinking if there is some way for me to fix it

Thanks

 

[jwheeler]

I havent been able to find a place to order parts from.

Try the contact page on Duplo's website. They have a "Parts and Supplies" option. Even if they won't sell directly to you, they can put you in contact with a local dealer.

 

[TJPrinter]

Down towards the end of the page you'll see the part number $13.43 - Duplo Spring.