Need help finding a small spring

[J king]

I have a project that I need 2 springs to pull a handle. I found the one in the pic but can’t remember where it came from. I gave up last year trying to find another that is similar. Now I need it. I remember looking everywhere and I couldn’t find one or something similar. Does anyone know of a source for a spring like what I’m showing? It can be a little different but this one works perfect I’ve bought several but the tension and length of this one is the best so far. Thanks a bunch for any help.

 

[Jking24]

Mcmaster carr or grainger. Napa also has quite an assortment i beleive their catalog is available online

 

[corvette43056]

+1

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[Stuart in MN]

Ace Hardware stores usually have a good assortment of springs in their hardware aisle.

 

[Dumber than lumber]

I have stuff like that from when I dismantled a copy machine or printer.
Seriously. How much of a hurry you in?
If you send me a p.m. i can take a picture with the springs and a ruler using my phone and text you. (Posting pictures on GJ befuddles me.) This weekend work?

 

[SGKent]

https://www.citymill.com/103-extension-spring-7-32-in-diam-x-1-3-16-2-3-16-oal-in-l

 

[ZRX61]

Horrible Fright have a box of many various springs for a few $$

 

[BillK]

Home Depot and Lowes both have pretty good spring assortments. Tractor Supply also. Otherwise McMaster Carr but you might have to buy a pack of 25 or so.

 

[Thunderpigeon]

Look in the electrical section of your local Ace Hardware store . Your spring looks just like the springs used to hold the trim ring on older ceiling light fixtures.

 

[CraigStu]

Google 'throttle return spring'. This is the first that came up for me.
https://www.autozone.com/interior/u...da&gclid=CJ7arefmtekCFWOAxQIdJrAE6w&gclsrc=ds
So Autozone, NAPA, Advance, O'Rielly probably all have something. If you find one close I would buy two so you have a matched pair.

 

[J king]

Needs to be a lot stronger than a throttle return spring. I’m going to have to see if I can figure out a way to measure the strength of the one I have. Thanks everyone for trying to help.

 

[BD1]

Buy a shorter one with correct tension and and the straight part with bend


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[didit]

I have a few that are a little smaller diameter but may work for your purpose. They have enough length to customize. I didn't do a pull test but they are much stronger than a throttle spring.

 

[Jking24]

Needs to be a lot stronger than a throttle return spring. I’m going to have to see if I can figure out a way to measure the strength of the one I have. Thanks everyone for trying to help.

You could get a handheld fish scale to rate it they are cheap enough