INSTALLATION NOTES:
The one in the reel previously installed may look shorter due to compressed coils (on the smaller models).
They are hard to install if you don't know how. Bail must be in closed position, so that the little arm that the spring sits on allows the most room for the spring in the slot. Slide one end of the spring on the arm. Curve the spring so that you can tuck the other end into the far end of the spring slot. Then gently push the middle of the curve down with your finger so that the spring is in place, cover with piece of scotch tape to hold it temporarily. Put the cover back into place and just before tucking it all the way down, slide out the scotch tape. Then snug the cover down and put the screw on.
TROUBLESHOOTING: Secondary problem is that these newer, thicker 32-5000cq bail springs that they are using are too long, so they tend to blast themselves right out of position. The original springs were not as thick and slightly shorter. The trick there was to "MacGyver" it and cut the first 2 to 3 coils off the spring to reduce the tension so that it still flips over, but won't blow apart. *****Only do so if it keeps pushing itself apart.