Big spring yoke on 801 Ford

riveroadrat · Dec 21, 2017

I unscrewed the big spring yoke on the back of my hydraulic lift cover but didnt count the turns. I looked at the manual and it says to just screw it on. Any suggestions as to tightness and do any of you think that adjusting it one way or the other will affect the way the draft works. Is it made for adjusting the way the draft works in different situations?

WayneIA · Dec 21, 2017

My theory is to turn the yoke in far enough to JUST being able to turn the spring by hand. Works for me!!

Royse · Dec 21, 2017

I've always done as Wayne says. This is from my manual:

"For average conditions, adjustment of main control spring is
correct when when spring can just be rotated by thumb and
fingers of one hand. Under heavy draft conditions, it may help to
turn the yoke one-half turn tighter than this adjustment; or under
light draft loads, loosen the yoke one-half turn from this adjustment."

Dollar Bill · Dec 22, 2017

If you haven't already done so, be sure to coat the threads with never seize as they have a tendency to rust in place.

Big spring yoke on 801 Ford

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