Missing pilot spring from an MTH pacific | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Tom TeeOGR Forum Member

I picked up this 2 rail MTH 4-6-2 battery R/C runner and noticed the pilot spring that holds the pilot truck down is missing. Any one out there aware of source for soft small springs?

I am sure that someone somewhere out there is wondering "Now just where did this little spring come from?" If that is you, please contact me. Thank you.

Tom

3/8/2110:48 AM

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Engineer-JoeOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

I got mine at the local hardware.

On this engine of mine, there's a dual system. A light straight spring, and a sort of flex wiper at the rear. It's hard to see below, sorry. Look right in front of my finger!

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gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I have a large assortment of springs I dig through when I need a spring, usually I can find something that will work.

3/8/211:00 PM

Tom TeeOGR Forum Member

Thanks to Gunner John! He has a magical box of springs which supplied the winning candidate!

4/1/218:21 PM

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