Charles in Aus.
Well-known Member
I am restoring an old loader for my Ferguson tractor . The bucket originally had two hefty tension springs , about two feet long and two inches in diameter ,fitted to return it to the fill position after unloading . These have long been unavailable as spares .
I have two long tension springs from a garage tilt door , these are the same diameter and gauge but too long and far too strong .
Is there a way of de rating or weakening these springs and shortening them to fit without ruining its action ?
I can easily cut them to length but am completely ignorant of heat treating and tempering processes . Thanks .
I have two long tension springs from a garage tilt door , these are the same diameter and gauge but too long and far too strong .
Is there a way of de rating or weakening these springs and shortening them to fit without ruining its action ?
I can easily cut them to length but am completely ignorant of heat treating and tempering processes . Thanks .