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Engine Do I need a throttle return spring?

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  • Start date Start date Jan 17, 2022

evintho

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I have an aftermarket throttle cable on my 5.0. Factory cable bracket (slightly modified) that also utilizes the AOD tv cable. The aftemarket cable came with a throttle return spring.
Is the big spring that's wrapped around the shaft that controls the butterfly valve enough of a return spring, or do I need an additional spring? I don't remember if my '93 Mustang had another spring or not.

 

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wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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No need for the extra spring.
 

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Thank you, sir!
 

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The stock throttle cable does have a spring on it.
 
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