What is the clockwork spring? I remember taking the cover off a previous one. I managed to screw the bushes up and had to find new ones. I don't think the motor got to hot and overheated....I think I shorted something out in the motor. I guess I'll take the cover off and see what has happened. You Sound like you are quite familiar with them.... Just a thought but could I pay you to take it apart and see if you could fix it.

85 SR5 4runner....Too many hours of work put into it, Hacked, Beaten, and Still running after all I've put it through

87 Turbo Pickup...Bought Her for $500 put another $500 in her and she's running like a dream.