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Old 01-15-2014, 12:11 PM
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The Brinkley will work on a NF 127 (hydro)and I presume a 147 since the frames are not the same shape as the 125 (hydro)and earlier NF's ?
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All,

Thanks for all the info. I will look at my tractor to see if something will fit. I have the 3 point on it for skidding trees this spring, but it does have the hydro unit. I was looking at springs on McMaster and believe something there would work, but I will look at the hardware store tomorrow to see if they have something.
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John Deere and Kinze planters use two different springs on their row units. Both are the same style, and are available with different tension for the type of soil you have. One of the springs is on the row unit itself to help hold it to the ground, the other is on the furrow press wheels. They are different lengths. I think the spring that is really really close to the correct dimensions for a lift assist is part number G2054.

Here is a link to one from a company I buy from a lot. It's cheap, and I think it would work. (Click on pic)
**I have not tried one, but next time I order from them I will buy one and see how close it is. The company is great to work with, you could call them and they would probably give you the length of them. Maybe even some specs.**
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The spring 1 1/4" od, I don't remember the size of the stock it's coiled from nor the length. Don't even consider a 1 1/2" diameter spring, though it will work fine with a manual trans. it will rub on the hydro rear end.

If you should find a spring that will work, please let us know were you got it and a part number, if possible.

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& pictures. We like pictures.

IMO. Trying to visualize is sometimes hard to do. Seems that when pictures are posted it then falls into place.

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I made a lift assist today. It by no means holds the blade up, but I will thread the eyebolt more tomorrow to see if that works. This is by no means professional, but I know it won't break, and it helps a great deal with the weight of the blade. I will get some dimensions if anyone wants them. The spring I got at the hardware store. It is a Hillman brand #PS-2 spring, 7-3/8" length, 1-3/8" OD, and .207 wire.
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I'm thinking that I bolt is going to separate, just my 2 cents.
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I had thought the bolt might separate, I have 2 in case. If it does I will bend it back and weld it together. The whole project cost $12 as a trial.
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It's ok, my 60 dollar used IH spring doesn't hold my blade up either.
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I had thought the bolt might separate, I have 2 in case. If it does I will bend it back and weld it together. The whole project cost $12 as a trial.
Why not put a spot weld/ weld around the loop?
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