Good information to know. Thanks for sharing your perspective. Would the
fact that I put a 1/8 inch rubber shim on either side make a difference?
Even so I am happy with the results and it is so easy to fix I'd do it again
if the problem develops down the road.

William Polowniak

> Sorry, must chime in here. The use of Teflon spacers or shims in this
> application is a very bad idea. Bulk Teflon flows in response to long term
> static pressure. These shims will relax and change thickness over time.
The
> effect would be particularly strong if the spring directly contacts the
> Teflon. I have readily moved 1/2 inch bar stock, 1/2 inch into 3/4 inch
thick
> bulk Teflon.
>
> Frank Grunthaner
>