Bulletin Board - Message Throttle return springs I am having some difficulty in settling the tickover on my V8. I think it is simply that the return springs are 'tired' Can anyone advise where replacements can be purchased ? Richard Withington 11 March 2010 @ 17:38 Under topic: V8   Reply(ies) received for this Message Throttle return springs Richard, This may be a red herring, but do you have a throttle return spring fitted between the carburetter linkage and the accelerator cable bracket on the inlet manifold. This spring is not shown in the parts catalogues (eg Moss v8 supplement mgl001b)but is shown in V8 workshop manual supplementAKD8468(item 19 in section 12.37.01) The absence of this spring can cause the symptoms you describe. Philip James 12 March 2010 @ 09:08   Throttle return springs Philip, thank you for your response.I have loked at the manual and you are right, the spring seems to be missing. I just have the springs on the carburettor spindles. Does anyone know where I might get one? Richard Withington 12 March 2010 @ 14:35   Throttle return springs You can get them here:- http://www.scparts.co.uk/index/lang-2/lkz-195/markenid-3/katnr-3/kat_sprache-2/hrubnr-716/rubrik-1139/tpl-clickable_vertikal.tpl,x-a.htm Item 10, return spring. I bought a replacement from SC Parts and it works fine. Graeme Don 12 March 2010 @ 14:48   Advanced Search Search for all messages for Last 2 Days Last 7 Days Last 14 Days All Messages Search by key word Search by topic V8 RV8 Spares Events MGCC BCV8 General Online auction Include archived messages in search When making a posting do note the system automatically signs off your posting with your name You are welcome to post a message or response It could be a technical query or clarification, a maintenance or spares tip, a report of good service from a V8 specialist, or news of an event of interest to fellow V8 enthusiasts. As we welcome new members, this service is provided on a "free and open to all" basis and is not restricted by password access. Spares adverts Any spares or other items advertised for sale on the V8BB will be removed and posted on the V8 Spares webpage on the V8 website. More V8 Bulletin Board aims to attract good quality postings in terms of content subject matter and accuracy. It is not a chat box so any "grumping or flaring" or other undesirable postings will be moderated at the sole discretion of the V8 Webmaster and V8 Chairman. Periodically the postings are archived to keep the list of postings to a manageable length. Please disclose your name and email address when preparing your posting. V8 Register - MG Car Club   Neither the MG Car Club, the V8 Register or its officers and committee members can accept legal responsibility for any of the statements contained in any posting or postings made on this bulletin board. Any material considered to be undesirable in terms of its nature, content or implication will be moderated as promptly as is reasonably possible. Should any party feel the content or claims in any posting may cause them actual or potential damage, please contact the V8 Webmaster promptly so appropriate action may be taken. V8 Webmaster