C3 Seat Adjuster spring

[Jimmy B.]

On my 69 the spring that puts tension (locks the arm into place) on the seat adjuster arm has busted and as you accelerate or slow down the seat moves back and forth. I see a picture of this spring in the AIM but can't find a part number, nor can I find a replacement looking at some on-line catalogs. Can anybody tell me who sells this spring or do i just go to a hardware store and see what I can come up with?

Thanks for your help & The Happiest of Holidays.

Jim Blakely

[Harmon C.]

Re: C3 Seat Adjuster spring

Jim
I would use a hardware spring and try to match the passenger seat one if you don't have the pieces. If it is broken I have been able to push the lever and lock the seat till I made the repair.

Lyle

[Jimmy B.]

Re: C3 Seat Adjuster spring

Thanks Lyle, I was hoping one of the vendors that I don't know of has these but I might be making a trip to my local "ACE" store real soon.

Jim

[Joe L.]

Re: C3 Seat Adjuster spring

Jim-----

The spring was once available from GM under GM #3918611. However, it's been discontinued for quite awhile now.

As Lyle mentioned, get the spring dimensions from an existing spring and just make one up. Chances are, you can find one at a hardware store that will work just fine, albeit might not be 100% "correct".

Also, once you have the correct dimensions, including wire diameter, you can peruse McMaster-Carr's online catalog (www.mcmaster.com) and probably find a spring that will be real close.

[Jimmy B.]

Re: C3 Seat Adjuster spring

Thanks a lot Joe and the Happiest of Holidays to you and your family. The information you provide "us" here is a godsend.

Jim Blakely