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| | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 63 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 63 | While I was working on my '53 truck I noticed that one of the transmission's linkage arms springs (I'm assuming that's what they are called) is missing. I haven't had any problems while shifting gears, but I would like to find a replacement. Unfortunately neither our local parts stores nor the hardware stores have one. I was wondering if any of you guys know where I could find one. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Charlie. Spring
Last edited by Charlie3; 06/17/2011 5:15 AM.
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 487 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2005 Posts: 487 | You should be able to find a suitable replacement at Lowes, Home Depot, or Northern Tool. What is it, 3/8 ID?
regards,
Leon | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 | I had the same deal. Found one close to what I needed at Sears Hardware and cut it to length size.
Drew
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 63 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 63 | 5/16, but a 3/8 would do. I will check again at the Home Depot.
Thanks, Leon.
Charlie. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 63 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 63 | Drew:
Maybe my problem is that I've been looking for an exact match. I'll see if I can find one that I can cut to size.
Thanks! | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 487 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2005 Posts: 487 | How about Home Depot #16087 ? Also, if you find one that's the right diameter, but its an extension spring rather than a compression spring -- just stretch it. regards, Leon | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 63 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 63 |
Leon:
I finally found one at another hardware store that I forgot we had here in Brownwood.
All I had to do is cut to length size.
Thanks!
Charlie.
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