BPS - I'm not talking a lot. I just threw 3/32" out there. Remember the coil spring on the T/C lock rides on a steel rod. I was thinking something on the order of a tiny cylinder type washer the same diameter of the spring that would fit over the rod.
But getting another spring would be a heck of a lot easier if I can find one.
I'm just throwing ideas around while I'm down here in FL. I guess I'm getting bored because I don't have my "man cave" to retreat to so I can relieve some stress.