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Tue Feb 10 2026 05:36 AM
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Hello,
Beginning to refurbish a Buckeye Valve for my Fry pump and wanted to know if anyone has a source for the handle return spring; the original is broken (in photo, screw-driver pointing to it)...?
Or if someone has a decent/nice original they would be willing to sell for this project...
Thank you for your time! Jim
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Might be able to adapt something like this- https://www.ebay.com/itm/166573193205
Last edited by Oldgas; Thu Feb 12 2026 07:07 AM. Reason: shorten eBay link to work better
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Thanks for the reply!
Excellent suggestion and Thanks for the link! I'll have to get a few dimensions of the original, at least what's left, and go from there...
Thanks again!
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Hey Jim, Once you get your specifications set you might be able to match it up with something from McMaster Carr It may require a little customization for the ends.
Last edited by RandyM; Fri Feb 13 2026 07:49 AM.
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Excellent suggestion Randy!
Thank you!
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Maybe these pics will help
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Thank you for the micrometer photos! Basically, the same as my measurements!
Mcmaster-Carr has a very close spring that should fit the bill! I reply back once I return home and get this project finished...
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Do you have the part number from them? I would probably get one as well
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Here's the one I'm going to utilize: 9271K903 https://www.mcmaster.com/products/9271k903/My order should be here by Wed.; so let me see how this style fits and get back to you should I feel a slightly different spring should be used... Hopefully helpful...
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Thanks for the info! Those legs look long enough to allow you to bend a “hook” into one of them to go over the handle like the original one does
Last edited by Daveb; Sat Feb 21 2026 07:37 PM.
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Sorry for the delay! I had issues with different springs... I wrapped this project up utilizing a spring from McMaster-Carr. https://www.mcmaster.com/products/9271k121/However, I did have to modify it because it is a little too big. I was able to unwind a turn or two as seen in the left spring. The right spring is the unmodified version in stainless which I did not use for the final spring pictured. Any questions, I'll try to answer. Jim
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Impressive! Thanks for the update!
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Nice job Jim. It completes the valve perfectly.
Randy
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