RichyBarber Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 lost one somewhere in the garage and need a new one (or set of 3 uprated |?). The small ones that wrap around the spindles. Cant seem to find anyone online that stocks them - any ideas appreciated. Thanks in advance and HNY everyone !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 Hi Richy, it is called a torsion spring https://www.acxesspring.com/torsion-spring-design.html have you got the dimensions. There are a number of places that can knock up springs https://www.leespring.com/uk_torsion_spec.asp?springType=T&forWhat=Search or you could make your own - piano wire of Ebay - measure your wire thickness and order a length of the correct gauge. Or contact one of the PI overhaul companies that deal with our cars. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichyBarber Posted January 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 thanks Roger - will have a measure up and look through the acxes catalogue Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 Hi Richy, Do not use “uprated” springs as these will increase wear. Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 Hi Waldi, the torsion spring should not increase the load on the spindle as the loads are going around the circumference. Unlike a tension spring that has a force vector going through the spindle to cause the loading/wear. Rpger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 Hi Richy, I may have a spare one, away from home will check when I get back later. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichyBarber Posted January 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 thanks mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 hour ago, RogerH said: Hi Waldi, the torsion spring should not increase the load on the spindle as the loads are going around the circumference. Unlike a tension spring that has a force vector going through the spindle to cause the loading/wear. Rpger Hi Roger, They do. The spring exerts a torque and a force, since the spring force F acts on an arm (a mm) on the lever. the resultant torque is Mw = F. a. the resultant force is F. Regards, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 Hi Waldi, wow - you lost me after you said Hi Roger Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 hour ago, RogerH said: Hi Waldi, wow - you lost me after you said Hi Roger Roger Hi Roger, that’s interesting, do you know the feeling of not being understood in this crazy world? :) Cheers, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 Hi Waldi, every time I open my mouth I wonder if anybody is either listening or understanding what I'm saying. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 Hi Richy, I have one if your still in the market for one. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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