Throttle Return SPRING QUESTION
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Throttle Return SPRING QUESTION
Hello I have a 1973 Ford F250 with what I believe to be a 390. Im looking for throttle return spring P# D3TZ 9737-D. People say this part number is obsolete. I have already tried contacting most restoration catalogs with no luck. I wonder if there might be a part number change for this return spring for another model.
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If you can discern the key characteristics of this spring (length, strength and end shape), it might be possible to find a close or exact equivalent. Time for those who have one to contribute those specs. Better yet, if you have already found an equivalent spring that cane be acquired/bought, let's hear from you.
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Totally get it if your trying to stay original, but i replaced my corroded tired FE spring with a edlebrock dual spring and it feels much better than my original setup....oh and greensales has the U but not the D, not sure what the difference is.
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Ha ! thats funny all the way around, not seeing the D anywhere.....
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Were can one get the same type of throttle return spring you have on your FE 390 mikeo0o0o0. Is that the a period correct throttle return spring? I have a 390 on a 1973 ford f250 and its got the same bracket- I just need the same spring you have. Ford calls for part number D3TZ 9737-D.
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Napa carries these in different sizes. Get the parts guy to dig out their parts catalog that shows a picture of their throttle springs. I bet you can get close.
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