Notices
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Dentsides Ford Truck
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Moser

Throttle Return SPRING QUESTION

Old Mar 27, 2021 | 11:03 PM
  #1  
Troca250's Avatar
Troca250
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 22
Likes: 1
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 Im looking for throttle return spring P# D3TZ 9737-D. People say this part number is obsolete.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.
 
Attached Files
File Type: zip
IMG_5107.HEIC.zip (1.94 MB, 42 views)
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2021 | 11:20 PM
  #2  
dlburch's Avatar
dlburch
Cargo Master
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,311
Likes: 367
From: Kansas
doesn't appear to be replaced by a new number..

 
Reply
Old Mar 30, 2021 | 06:22 PM
  #3  
Troca250's Avatar
Troca250
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 22
Likes: 1
Were can one buy a throttle return spring P# D3TZ 9737-D?
 
Reply
Old Mar 30, 2021 | 06:30 PM
  #4  
flowney's Avatar
flowney
Cargo Master
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 2,216
Likes: 324
From: Central Florida
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.
 
Reply
Old Mar 30, 2021 | 06:34 PM
  #5  
redroad's Avatar
redroad
Lead Driver
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 5,217
Likes: 506
From: Pa.
Club FTE Gold Member
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Ford-19...-/274152381691
 
Reply
Old Mar 30, 2021 | 08:30 PM
  #6  
jakeharp's Avatar
jakeharp
Fleet Mechanic
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,311
Likes: 31
From: Nevada
Thumbs up

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.
 
Reply
Old Mar 30, 2021 | 08:53 PM
  #7  
dlburch's Avatar
dlburch
Cargo Master
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,311
Likes: 367
From: Kansas
Originally Posted by jakeharp
oh and greensales has the U but not the D, not sure what the difference is.
about 2 inches...




 
Reply
Old Mar 31, 2021 | 10:15 AM
  #8  
jakeharp's Avatar
jakeharp
Fleet Mechanic
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,311
Likes: 31
From: Nevada
Talking

Originally Posted by dlburch
about 2 inches...
Ha ! thats funny all the way around, not seeing the D anywhere.....
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-2

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
story-5

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-7

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-8

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Apr 4, 2021 | 11:21 PM
  #9  
Troca250's Avatar
Troca250
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 22
Likes: 1
Unfortunately the U won't work, but thanks for bringing it up it has to be the D. It seems no onemakes it anymore
 
Reply
Old Apr 4, 2021 | 11:26 PM
  #10  
Troca250's Avatar
Troca250
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 22
Likes: 1
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.
 
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2021 | 01:53 PM
  #11  
redroad's Avatar
redroad
Lead Driver
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 5,217
Likes: 506
From: Pa.
Club FTE Gold Member
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.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
savagehenry
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
26
Mar 4, 2023 08:19 PM
Myers B
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
0
May 21, 2020 08:12 AM
bassdr
Flathead V8 & Flathead 6
0
Nov 30, 2019 06:16 PM
Don52M3
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
Sep 20, 2019 12:51 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:04 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 10:59:05


VIEW MORE
story-2
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-6
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-7
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-8
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE