Can anybody identify this unusual spring?

[TSS]

I am looking for some springs like this one with and extra loop in them – presumably to make them easy to remove. They hold the battery on a 1950's/1960’s Lamborghini tractor. It’s unlikely Lamborghini had them specially made, so they’re probably off something else or used in another application.
I’d be really grateful if anybody has any idea where I can get springs similar to this?

Thanks,

TSS

[silentbrown]

Birdcages? Google "finger loop spring"

[sparkythecat]

This looks similar.

Google ”Double loop spring hook”

https://www.kwcages.com/double-loop-cage-spring-ho...

[TSS]

Thanks guys. I knew Pistonheads would be able to help. That certainly gives me something to go on. I'll just need to find a heavy duty version.

[paintman]

Would be a long shot but have you tried emailing Lamborghini?

[TSS]

paintman said:

Would be a long shot but have you tried emailing Lamborghini?

Hi paintman, unfortunately Lamborghini sold their tractor division to the SAME group in 1973. So although you can still buy a brand new Lamborghini Tractor today, they are no longer a “true” Lamborghini (just like the cars really!) and SAME isn’t very responsive to requests for pre 1973 parts from my experience.

There are a few avenues I can try in Italy, but I’ve found it’s normally easier and cheaper to either source a similar modern part in the UK or manufacture the parts myself. I’ve got 5 Lambo tractors – 4 in various stages of restoration – so I’ve spent many happy hours chasing obscure bits!

[Drogo]

Any good?

https://www.kartpartsuk.com/products/spring-washer...

[silentbrown]

These guys could help, maybe? https://www.mrspring.com/

[TSS]

Thanks for the replies everybody.

Drogo those exhaust hangers look pretty close – I will investigate!

[Gary C]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Songbird-Essentials-SE600...



Seem to be a few on Amazon for pet cages.

Size might be an issue I suppose.

[TSS]

Gary C said:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Songbird-Essentials-SE600...

Seem to be a few on Amazon for pet cages.

Size might be an issue I suppose.

Yes, not sure they will be heavy duty enough. The exhaust hanger is still looking favourite at the moment.

[Chris32345]

Get the current ones sand blasted and zinc plated?

[TSS]

Chris32345 said:

Get the current ones sand blasted and zinc plated?

I haven't got any at the moment unfortunately; the photo is of an original spring on a tractor in Italy. They're rare as most were lost 60 years ago when somebody on an Italian farm did a battery swap in a hurry.

[Chris32345]

TSS said:

I haven't got any at the moment unfortunately; the photo is of an original spring on a tractor in Italy. They're rare as most were lost 60 years ago when somebody on an Italian farm did a battery swap in a hurry.

Ah fair enough then

[neill]

They are also used on the Miura....
Neil.

[silentbrown]

neill said:

They are also used on the Miura....

... with part number
http://www.miuraworkshop.com/tav15.html

[TSS]

neill said:

They are also used on the Miura....
Neil.

Neil, thank you so much. I can't find anybody who lists the springs as in stock, but it is a great lead to follow up. And the Miura battery cover also looks the same as the tractor one – I need one of those too and they seem to be available as reproductions from Italy.