Another Blackhawk R159 Piston question

[RichTes]

I saw a video for a different piston where there was a screw in the end the person ran a piece of wire through to pull the retraction spring and get the screw in.

Can’t seem to pull it back far enough and leave myself room to get the screw through the loop

In the pic you can see the curve of the end of the spring and the threaded hole in the other side of the cylinder. The screw is in the bag below.

The end of the cylinder only shows the id plate.

 

[RichTes]

Didn't get any replies so I'll show my solution. I pulled the piston back out (it seems very tight but maybe the new seals will soften up) and threaded the spring adjusting screw (part 3) only two threads in. Now the spring eye is over the hole for the spring retaining screw to go in.



Then was able to insert a little screwdriver into the end of the piston and engage the slot on the other end of the spring adjusting screw.


Screwing counter clockwise pulls the screw up the hole and the plunger plug can go in. This is how far I was able to screw it.


If I let it sit it retracts so seems to be working, but too much friction for the spring to overcome. Will use and try to work in.