help makin my own spring assist

cvcman · #1 11-08-2009, 09:50 PM

Ok I figure if I know he length, daameter and wire size of the spring I can make my own. Anyone done this ?? Anyone know the dimensions ??

How does it attach to the lift arm ??

Thx

RPalmer · #2 11-08-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cvcman

Ok I figure if I know he length, daameter and wire size of the spring I can make my own. Anyone done this ?? Anyone know the dimensions ??

How does it attach to the lift arm ??

Thx

Would it be correct to assume it is for a narrow frame?

cvcman · #3 11-08-2009, 10:20 PM

yup 126, sorry

RPalmer · #4 11-09-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by cvcman

yup 126, sorry

I don't know that I can give you the measurements. There is one last question.
Do you want it to be "independent"? Meaning a lift bar for a 3 point is not needed. Or do you want it to attach to the 3 point? I think an automotive hood spring would work on either. But I'm clueless as to model, year, ect. I will tell you that when I looked at them I thought I knew about how big the spring was. After getting one I was very surprised to see how big it actually was. In my book it qualifies as honkin' huge.

cvcman · #5 11-09-2009, 03:43 PM

the one I saw was not that big, the dia of the wire was pretty big. I dont have a 3 point so not sure what you mean. I want it to assist in lifting the snowblower so I assume it attaches to the lift lever arm ???

RPalmer · #6 11-09-2009, 04:32 PM

I would have to take mine off to measure it. And I'm not going to do that. Here is a picture of what you want. I know you want measurements.. but I can't give them. I hope this somehow helps.

jamesm · #7 11-10-2009, 08:20 AM

I use a trip spring off a front snow blade. Just remove one of the ends and weld in a nut and your done. The springs are the same except for the loop in the end.

Mountain Heritage · #8 11-10-2009, 08:35 AM

http://www.kinze.com/binaries/pdf/op...MECHANICAL.pdf

Perhaps you could adapt one of the press wheel springs to work for your application?? They have a hook at the one end and then a nut at the other so you could thread your rod into it. These are available at John Deere dealers or White dealers. They are used in lots of places on corn planters - different lengths and sizes. Just a shot in the dark?

wshytle · #9 11-10-2009, 11:08 AM

Rpalmer, What did you mean when you asked whether Cvcman needed the spring "independent" or is a 3pt used? I thought the spring assist took pressure from the rockshaft that controls both or is it different on a nf? Am I missing something here or do I just not understand? I've been known to be confused before.

Cvcman, When you're done with your research I hope you post the results. I have been thinking of doing the same thing, maybe with a clutch spring. I have several hood springs if they prove to be good for the job.

RPalmer · #10 11-10-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wshytle

Rpalmer, What did you mean when you asked whether Cvcman needed the spring "independent" or is a 3pt used? I thought the spring assist took pressure from the rockshaft that controls both or is it different on a nf? Am I missing something here or do I just not understand? I've been known to be confused before.

There are two types of spring assists for both the narrow and wide frames. I believe, and I may be wrong, that one is a Brinly and the other is Cub Cadet.

One attaches to the lift bar on the right side of the tractor. The other attaches to the left side and does not require the lift bar from a 3 point hitch. Both attach to the rock shaft and ease the amount of force to lift using the lift arm.