mmt 15 Posted May 2, 2020 Hi Guys, Anyone have a pic of the spring on some of the leavers on the be boxes? thanks:-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmt 15 Posted May 2, 2020 Is this an original pug spring contraption? thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmt 15 Posted May 3, 2020 Thanks. and indeed it is not an authorized bolt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,661 Posted May 3, 2020 looks rather too long, the spring isnt usually stretched that far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmt 15 Posted May 3, 2020 It’s a pic from an old thread on here. Not my box, just the only pic I could find of the spring. never had one with a spring fitted. What is the advantage? If any? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ozymandis 97 Posted May 4, 2020 3 hours ago, mmt said: It’s a pic from an old thread on here. Not my box, just the only pic I could find of the spring. never had one with a spring fitted. What is the advantage? If any? When the push rod falls out and is lost, (as presumably was the one in the picture, hence the threaded rod) You will regret not having one. Usually happens if the cable snaps or is ridiculously loose on the adjuster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan_M 66 1 Cars Posted May 4, 2020 Is there any way of lock wiring this push rod to the gearbox, so if the spring or clutch cable does fail it doesn't disappear? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmt 15 Posted May 4, 2020 (edited) The rally guys Seem to like the spring. I figure a hard landing could knock the rod out if no spring. it would hang in the lock wire- not functioning but you’d still have the rod to refit. Edited May 4, 2020 by mmt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan_M 66 1 Cars Posted May 6, 2020 Is the sole purpose of the spring to keep the rod between the quadrant and lever tight and in place? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,661 Posted May 6, 2020 yes, the cable does that, till it breaks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biggles 65 Posted May 6, 2020 On 5/4/2020 at 12:10 PM, mmt said: it would hang in the lock wire- not functioning but you’d still have the rod to refit. Keeps you in the rally. Better than a DNF. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,542 Posted May 7, 2020 On 5/2/2020 at 9:25 PM, mmt said: Is this an original pug spring contraption? thanks Pin looks long as has been said already. It should be 40mm end to end with a generous radius on both ends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
