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02-09-2014, 02:21 PM | #41 | |
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Re: Do I really have to find a spring spreader?
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http://www.rigging.net/Turnbuckle.html Here's an interesting video. Notice the small dia. of the rod where it fails. Just imagine what compressive force would be needed if that rod was 1 1/2 in. dia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeMMTwL-wAc Plus, I have also seen photos of a turnbuckle jack which incurs compression forces in it's use. For example, here''s amotorcycle jack. http://www.faqs.org/patents/app/20100001239 Last edited by 19Fordy; 02-09-2014 at 09:25 PM. |
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02-09-2014, 03:19 PM | #42 |
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Re: Do I really have to find a spring spreader?
I would, a loaded spring pack stores a allot of energy. If you have a heavy piece of flat stock, angle iron. heavy walled pipe with 1 inch ID, a 1 in threaded rod, nut, heavy flat washer or thrust washer, and a welder you can make one pretty easily. Here is pic of mine.
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02-09-2014, 05:00 PM | #43 |
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Re: Do I really have to find a spring spreader?
ok guys go back to post #12, its by dick spadaro, one of the most talented guys on here on these old cars, he tells you how to do it with c clamps,the big american made ones, it works xlnt
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02-09-2014, 05:34 PM | #44 | |
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Yes, Amen. Don't be scared about this. C clamps work if done with equal parts caution and logic. No don't need a spring spreader. What would you do if the main leaf was reversed? Spreader would be useless. |
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02-09-2014, 05:55 PM | #45 |
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Re: Do I really have to find a spring spreader?
Gotta read stuff this stuff to realize how dumb you are.....I unbolted all bolts and "let her fly". Wa considerable"sprong!!!!!" but all was ok.
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02-09-2014, 06:50 PM | #46 | |
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If you ever want to know how to do this operation, let me know.
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02-09-2014, 07:54 PM | #47 |
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Re: Do I really have to find a spring spreader?
Let me guess...how about 16" of angle, one hack saw, a drill and four bolts? DD
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I disagree - it always worked for me
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02-09-2014, 08:00 PM | #49 |
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Nope, not even close...
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Well then, that makes at least TWO easy ways.
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Kube: I am very interested in a reverse eye spreader. All of the speaders in this thread are for traditional non-reversed eyes for the tools rest on at least one of the "curls" of the eyelet. Thanks Tim |
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02-09-2014, 08:33 PM | #52 |
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Re: Do I really have to find a spring spreader?
the c clamps will work just fine on reversed eye springs
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02-09-2014, 08:51 PM | #53 |
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Re: Removing a reversed eye spring with a spring spreader.
Something like this will work. Just bend one leg of the angle to fit your spreader. Scroll down to post #8 and 9. http://www.rodsnsods.co.uk/forum/tec...40s-ford-37706 |
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Re: Do I really have to find a spring spreader?
Wow! I missed a bunch of good discussion today while I was out goofing off. I didn't work a lick on it today (I sure thought about it a lot), but that is only because this is the first sunny day I've seen in a week or so. So the wife and I went over to the beach for a while.
19Fordy - I would love to take some copious notes and even do some video of the gear change, but I'm actually handing this job off to someone that knows what the hell they are doing. (Unlike me.) And they are out of town so I probably won't be able to even watch the process. Actually, I'm not really afraid to tackle most jobs and I do have a pretty well equipped shop for a hobby. Unfortunately, a shop press has not found its way to my shop. Yet. I may try it when I get to the '35 truck. I really just want to get this '36 safe and sound and drive it right now. As to the ebay spreader, I took it as just a suggestion of the things that are out there to consider. I am interested in the reverse eye spreaders for anyone wanting to share.
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Ha! Ha! DD, you submitted that while I was typing!!
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The same guy that sells the model A spreader also sells one for 32-48 Ford Model B 18 48 Front Rear spring spreader Lincoln Mercury Coupe Sedan. Here is the link. http://www.ebay.com/itm/150786515709...84.m1497.l2649
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Re: Do I really have to find a spring spreader?
Harms way did a tech step by step on the hamb, (think he posts here to) on taking a reverse apart to install/remove. Some good suggestions also in wrapping the spring with a chain or something if the clamps move.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=646689 Another on reverse eye spreader ideas. Go down to around post 11. I was looking for the one on the cradle adaptor version that petejoe mentions in is this thread. Maybe that was a fb post? Still looking... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...pring+spreader |
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