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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Spring direction indicator swich

Where can a get this spring?
Thanks Flip

Flip Brühl

You could try bending one of the remaining coils up to make a new loop.
Dave O'Neill2

Ive been there...

The problem is knowing what the proper strength of the spring is....a good hardware store will Have bins of various springs...id replace both springs otherwise it will be lopsided

I never got that far

I found a complete turn signal unit on ebay for cheap money...was not economical in time or money to fix the old one

Heads up, those little springs are not cheap, in the usa at the hardware store they cost around $5 on avg...crazy !

Prop
Prop and the Blackhole Midget

Thank you Dave and Prop. I did bend one of the loops and I am looking for a second hand unit
Flip
Flip Brühl

Flip,

You could try putting your spring dimensions into this form to see if there is a standard size available (remember that the dimensions of your spring will probably be in inches, not mm):

http://www.leespring.co.uk/uk_extension_spec.asp?springType=E&forWhat=Search

If you think there is a suitable spring, I believe you can order small quantities from Lee Spring.

Good luck!
Jonathan

Jonathan Severn

Great site Jonathan! I wonder for how many years the bended loop wil hold. But as soon as the bended one or of the other three 54 year old springs wil break I can order 4 new ones.
Flip
Flip Brühl

Flip
Got a used one if you need it , black plastic on switch is broken but internals are good , mail me if you want it
Free to a good home !
Cheers
Andy
Andy Sebring

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