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floor starter linkage at bellhousing
#1517276 09/14/2023 12:58 AM
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What's the purpose or significance of the spring looking thing pictured below? It's on one end of the floor starter linkage on my '52. Haven't found it on suppliers' websites and don't know what it's called or if I need one for the other side.

No problems with it, linkage and all works fine. The reason it's out is from pulling the 216 to prep for rebuilt 235 installation.
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Matthew 6:33

1952 Chevy 1/2-ton 3100
Late '55 235/SM420/torque tube 3.55
Dalton Highway survivor (using original 216)
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Re: floor starter linkage at bellhousing
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Only for Driver's side...
See attached pictures from F.A.M.
Helps it return back? (Spring)
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1950 Chevy 3100
Re: floor starter linkage at bellhousing
Skooter #1517286 09/14/2023 1:33 AM
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Skooter,

Below are a couple of screenshots to help answer your question.

1st pic is from my reproduction 1947-54 FAM which shows the stomp starter setup details. See the lower right corner of the pic "View A" which shows a close up, including that spring with the original GM# 597417.

2nd pic is from a 1929-54 Chevrolet Master Parts and Accessories Catalog showing the identified part number as an "anti-rattle" spring.

It clearly belongs right where you found it. wink Although the "anti-rattle" effectiveness is suspect after this many years - lol! grin

Dan

EDIT: Shaffer's1950 beat me to the punch - lol dang
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Last edited by Gdads51; 09/14/2023 1:34 AM.
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Re: floor starter linkage at bellhousing
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Thanks that clears it up. thumbs_up

Matthew 6:33

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