M&M Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Hello All.I am looking for leads on a place to ger some Valve springs made. I am the owner of a 1916 Touring Sedan in need of Valve springs, three of which are broken. If anyone has any suggestions that would be great.Thank youMatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 If they are round wire springs they are easily wound on a lathe with a bit of trial and error to get it right. McMaster has spring wire up to 3/16 in diameter for a very cheap price.................bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen_Dyneto Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Have you tried Egge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&M Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Hi,Yes tried Egge they sent me what they thought was the correct spring for 16-22 Super six. The springs sent from Egge have a 13 winding to them about 5 inches long, mine are 10 winding at about 4.5 inches long conical they were to long. I sent Egge a sample spring and waited, I was later told they could not match it up. The spring was sent back to me. The car has been in winter storage and am getting ready to have it moved so that work can begin. I appreciate the comments and look forward to hearing more.Unfortunately I do not have a lathe to attempt the springs and was curious how the conical shape of the springs would be attempted? Thank youMatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Lathe wound springs are wrapped around a mandrel. In your case the mandrel would have to also be tapered. That's a complication to the process but not a show stopper. Just means a bit more trial and error to get it right................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim_Edwards Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Valve spring manufacturers are almost a dime a dozen. Do a google search and start making some phone calls with the specs on what you need. I'd start with someone like Comp Cams and anyone else that is valve train components business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Try Lee Spring. They can match or make any spring known to mankind.www.leespring.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unimogjohn Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 and here is another source. On the front page of the catalog you can see the spring shape you are looking for. Coil Springs Manufacturer - Stock & Custom - MRO & OEM | Century Spring Corp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Joe Kieliszek Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Hello,They usually have it; $40.00 minimum charge.Thanks,Joe1911 Buick model 14B ( its gonna run this year!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&M Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Thank You Everyone for the advise and leads, I will look into them and hopefully have her running for spring.ThanksMatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stevetechguy Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Hopefully, you are up and running buy now, but if not, or for future reference, Coiling Technologies Inc is a great company. They can make custom springs and have great customer service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DavidClark Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 If you haven’t found the best matching, you can try this source http://www.cookspring.com - manufacturer of precision springs and wire forms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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