The small springs don't look like they do much, probably just keep things from rattling. As you can see in my pictures, both of mine have broken ends, but are still in place. I'll find new ones when I get to that part of my "restoration", or is it a "Dieselification"?

Grigg

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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"First, get a clear notion of what you desire to accomplish, and then in all probability you will succeed in doing it..." -Henry Maudslay-