Sprint throttle return springs

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Sundowner · #1 Post by **Sundowner** » Fri Nov 13, 2015 8:13 pm

Hello,
Having successfully transformed my Sprint after rebuilding the carbs, I'm having all sorts of trouble trying to locate some "correct" throttle return springs.
2 of the 3 I have, have been stretched and bent up by previous owners.
They are 3.5" long, but the best I can find are 2.75" and although the 2.75" ones stretch to fit, they are then too stiff to drive comfortably.
I've searched Burlens, Rimmers, SU Midel, eBay, etc, etc; without luck.
I'm looking for either good used or new. Can anyone point me in the right direction please?
Cheers,
Rob

mahony · #2 Post by **mahony** » Fri Nov 13, 2015 8:50 pm

sure these are the ones http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIUMPH-DOLOM ... SweW5Veu8C
also here at Rimmers but much dearer

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-159463

Sundowner · #3 Post by **Sundowner** » Sat Nov 14, 2015 6:49 am

Thanks for that, but they aren't the same.
The pic shows an original 3.5" Sprint spring (the only good one I have) and the shiny one that the vendors sell. I have a set of 3 of those and all they do is make the accelerator pedal really hard.
I could make up some sort of lengthening loop for them to hook into. A small key-ring perhaps. But I'd like the right springs if I can get them.
Once again, Thanks.
Cheers,
Rob

PaulB · #4 Post by **PaulB** » Sat Nov 14, 2015 8:45 am

Try part number 153959 on Paddock website.

Sundowner · #5 Post by **Sundowner** » Sat Nov 14, 2015 10:39 am

Thanks for the part number Paul. Much appreciated.
Its the correct part and I've just ordered a set.
Again, my thanks.
Cheers,
Rob

Galileo · #6 Post by **Galileo** » Sat Nov 14, 2015 10:43 am

And for £1.08 http://www.leacyclassics.com/153959.html

Toledo Man · #7 Post by **Toledo Man** » Sat Nov 14, 2015 11:02 am

Rob, I think you've got the 1850 springs. They look similar to the new ones I bought recently.

Sundowner · #8 Post by **Sundowner** » Sat Nov 14, 2015 8:53 pm

Toledo Man wrote:Rob, I think you've got the 1850 springs. They look similar to the new ones I bought recently.

Yes, I'm pretty sure you're right.
Why they're not marketed as being for the Sprint too, is strange.
I know my Sprint is unchanged from factory and the springs are original.
Anyway, its all sorted now, thanks to this forum and the people who frequent it.
Cheers,
Rob

James467 · #9 Post by **James467** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 6:48 pm

I got these and they're fine.

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-159463

If they weren't then believe me they would have known about it!!

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