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Title: Mk2 Sporter Trigger sear strut tension spring
Post by: Chips on September 05, 2023, 07:43:19 PM
Does anyone know the dimensions of this spring or better still where I might source one ?
It's the early Theoben sporter trigger for the mk2 with sear lever arm.
Many thanks.
Title: Re: Mk2 Sporter Trigger sear strut tension spring
Post by: Ca_Varminter on September 06, 2023, 01:13:58 AM
I am Sure KevG can source or make one..
I need to dig through my parts bin.. I can give you a measurement Tomorrow!

Stuart
Title: Re: Mk2 Sporter Trigger sear strut tension spring
Post by: KevG on September 06, 2023, 08:04:18 AM
not got any left,next time I get the chance will get one and get a few copies.could be months though.
kevG
Title: Re: Mk2 Sporter Trigger sear strut tension spring
Post by: Chips on September 06, 2023, 08:31:47 AM
Quote from: Ca_Varminter on September 06, 2023, 01:13:58 AMI am Sure KevG can source or make one..
I need to dig through my parts bin.. I can give you a measurement Tomorrow!

Stuart

Cheers Stuart - hopefully not too rare a beast - dimensions / spec would be much appreciated.
C.
Title: Re: Mk2 Sporter Trigger sear strut tension spring
Post by: Chips on September 06, 2023, 08:33:01 AM
Quote from: KevG on September 06, 2023, 08:04:18 AMnot got any left,next time I get the chance will get one and get a few copies.could be months though.
kevG

Ok thanks Kev - much appreciated.
Title: Re: Mk2 Sporter Trigger sear strut tension spring
Post by: Chips on September 07, 2023, 07:20:09 PM
Quote from: Ca_Varminter on September 06, 2023, 01:13:58 AMI am Sure KevG can source or make one..
I need to dig through my parts bin.. I can give you a measurement Tomorrow!

Stuart

Hi Stuart - any chance u can send me measurements / spec for this spring ? Apologies for being a pest ! El desperado here mate - want to start digging around, see if I can't track one down.
Many thanks,
C.
Title: Re: Mk2 Sporter Trigger sear strut tension spring
Post by: Ca_Varminter on September 07, 2023, 08:29:07 PM
Sorry I didn't get out to my little shop..... Had to do some computer work.. real job....
Ok this is what I got:
Outer Diameter:  3mm  .1185"
Inner diameter:  .194mm  .076"
Wire Diameter:   .5mm. .0200"
Spring Length:   16.79mm. .661"

Hth,
Stuart
Title: Re: Mk2 Sporter Trigger sear strut tension spring
Post by: KevG on September 07, 2023, 08:49:05 PM
wire section is 0.70mm
kevG
Title: Re: Mk2 Sporter Trigger sear strut tension spring
Post by: Chips on September 08, 2023, 03:46:56 PM
Thank you gentlemen - much appreciated. Will keep asking around. Please let me know if you hear of / get your hands on a fresh supply.
Have a good weekend,
Charlie.