Definitely go for the purchased compressor. I rented a threaded rod type with
the hook ends once - it slipped and flew across the room. Actually cracked a
block in the wall. Luckily I kept the spring horizontal and away from my
body!! Just not worth the chance with home made jobs.
Pete
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Noerregaard [SMTP:m_noerregaard@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, May 10, 1999 6:44 AM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Cc: skip@mojam.com
Subject: Re: Subject: spring compressor dimensions?
Skip wrote:
>I'm a cheapskate, so I'm considering making my own spring compressor to
>disassemble the front suspension on my TR250. I can get the appropriate
>supplies at the local big box home center, but I'm unsure of the necessary
>dimensions. What diameter threaded rod should I use? How long does it
>need to be? What about the thickness of the flat plate at one end or the
>other?
Skip,
I would go for the extra buck and actually buy a real set of spring
compressors. Personally, I have done it with steel wire - not recommended!!!
Didn't really have the time to go out and buy a set (or more likely being
young and foolish - still am for that matter) - so I thought, what the heck.
It was VERY exciting (=scary) to try and decompress the spring afterwards,
by slowly clipping into different places on the steel wire.... No injuries
- not even close - but a lesson learned.
Good luck,
Michael
'71 TR6 PI - in pieces - down to the bare frame
'74 TR6 - undergoing restauration
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