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Old 13th April 2022, 06:28 AM
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Default Valve springs

I know it's a long shot but just wondering if anyone has the W shaped slide valve springs for a Fowler available? Or any info on type of spring steel needed etc please?

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Old 13th April 2022, 08:22 AM
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These springs were made of bronze .
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Old 13th April 2022, 08:23 AM
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These springs were made of bronze .
Not on this one. Definitely steel

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Old 13th April 2022, 10:04 AM
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We had 2 new ones made by tested spring for a D2, ive the old ones here if youd like a picture.
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We had 2 new ones made by tested spring for a D2, ive the old ones here if youd like a picture.
That'd be grand please

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[QUOTE=single speed;440958]Not on this one. Definitely steel

Interesting , mine was bronze . I wonder if yours are 'after market '?
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Old 13th April 2022, 07:40 PM
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Not on this one. Definitely steel

Interesting , mine was bronze . I wonder if yours are 'after market '?
Who knows?
I've sent a drawing to tested spring for a quote
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Who knows?
I've sent a drawing to tested spring for a quote
All the fowler ones ive seen are steel, same goes for other makes too actually
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Old 13th April 2022, 10:36 PM
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So it cannot have made much difference then !
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I’d be interested in a spring if some are being made.
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