squonk 41,291 #1 Posted May 24 I'm working on this 551. There is no engine on it to test it but this clutch return spring looks pretty whimpy. I don't think it will apply enough tension on the belt. What do you guys think and does anyone have a picture? Getting an engine at the show and hope to get it running and driving there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,090 #2 Posted May 24 Does this sound correct? Wheel Horse # 1014 clutch pedal spring replaced by 83-2730 4.500" between hooks, .070" wire, .520" coil OD, .380 coil ID, 3.570" coil length, 52 + 2 half coils 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,291 #3 Posted May 24 4 minutes ago, gwest_ca said: Does this sound correct? Wheel Horse # 1014 clutch pedal spring replaced by 83-2730 4.500" between hooks, .070" wire, .520" coil OD, .380 coil ID, 3.570" coil length, 52 + 2 half coils I will have to measure to see what's there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,291 #4 Posted May 24 It's pretty close except the wire diameter is only .03" I see the number you gave me is still available on E bay. I will probably order one. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,436 #5 Posted May 24 2 hours ago, squonk said: It's pretty close except the wire diameter is only .03" I see the number you gave me is still available on E bay. I will probably order one. Thanks 52 coils vs 20-ish and finer gauge wire? Definitely a hardware store replacement and on the wimpy side. Look for a spring at the show along with the engine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,291 #6 Posted May 24 5 minutes ago, Handy Don said: 52 coils vs 20-ish and finer gauge wire? Definitely a hardware store replacement and on the wimpy side. Look for a spring at the show along with the engine! Ordered a NOS one on E Bay. Finding the correct spring at the show could have been a crap shoot. Now that I found one, I'll find a bucket of them for a dollar! 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,194 #7 Posted May 25 Here's some info I have in my stash confirming with Garry: Suburban 400 Clutch Spring Wheel Horse # 1014 spring replaced by 83-2730 4.500" between hooks 4.5” .070" wire .069” .520" coil OD .630 .380 coil ID .492 3.570" coil length 3.665” 52 + 2 half coils same Gardner Spring #37083GS (McMaster-Carr #9433K111) Worked great on my 400. I'm assuming the 551 uses the same even though it's a 2-piece case. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
