Return spring on 545 tranny

[Bigfury]

Just transplanted a 6BT attached to Allison 545 out of a Bluebird bus into '77 Champion MH. In the process the return spring to the cable running from the gearbox to the throttle control got misplaced. Hoping it's a pretty standard item, would anybody be of some help for a replacement? Been surfing around here for quite some time. Just decided it's time to join to enjoy all the fun.

[DonDee]

Excellent choice of engines. Waiting to see some pics and stuff of the process. If you really need it, I can measure the spring on my 545 in the morning.

[Bigfury]

That would be great. Would also need to know approximately how strong of a spring. What ever information I can get right now will be great help.
Reason for the transplant was the price of gas(at the time) was out of the world. Also I have a '89 Dodge pickup with 650,000 miles on it witch can get 17 MPG while towing a 30' camper. Figured couldn't go wrong with a Cummins.Honestly it was a LOT of work. Have a great day.

[DonDee]

Hmmm, no spring on ours. Just the shifter cable.


I am a newbee to these trans.

[Bigfury]

Mine is missing the return spring that works along side the throttle return spring. Have no idea how much tension is needed.