Cheap throttle return springs

[Quick GMC]

I had to change a blinker bulb in my truck the other day and noticed that the springs inside are the perfect size. I know people have done this before, someone has had to do it before me. A few dollars for a pair of bulbs should cover 4 cars or so. Also for brake drums or something else that uses small springs.

[jbwelda]

also wind some detail wire around a stickpin or small diameter rod to give you a very nice simulated spring of whatever diameter or length you need.

jb

[ZTony8]

Go to your local GM dealer and see if they'll give you some of their ignition lock cylinder tumbler springs.They should have plenty extra from the recent recall.They're a bit long as is for 1/24 & 1/25 scale throttle linkages but could be cut down.They're a good size for larger scales if used uncut.

Edited October 1, 2014 by ZTony8

[deuces wild]

Maybe for coil springs???...

[blunc]

I wind 28 awg wire (usually harvested from small electric motor armatures) around a needle or pin then stretch it till it looks right.

[scummy]

I used the fillament from a house light bulb , yer i went through a dozen before i found one that wanted to be on a model .

[wagonmaster]

I have used HO scale slot car armiture wire wrapped around a pin as good return springs.

Tim

[minitrucker1983]

GM lock cylinder springs would be to small for coil spring on suspension but throttle linkages yes. If, like previously stated, cut and stretched a little. Might wanna check your local shops. or wrench turnin buddies

[Jeremy Jon]

Sounds weird, but inside the common light bulb is a coiled element wire, which is nearly perfect (of course be very careful)

[Art Anderson]

Kadee HO model RR coupler springs are also perfect--already wound, very fine wire, and they can be stretched out if need be.

Art

[Mike_G]

Old handheld microcassette recorders are a good source for tiny springs and fine wire

[250 Testa Rossa]

What size wire would be appropriate for making throttle return springs to accommodate the P/E throttle linkage from Model Car Garage?