Tonytoro416 1,095 #1 Posted March 29 Anyone have this problem? I assume I need a new spring but what can be done as far as repairing the end plate where the spring has been working on it ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,556 #2 Posted March 29 Good luck. I have two like that, and have been tilting at this particular windmill for about 6 years now. The problem is that the metal is so impregnated with hydraulic fluid that nothing sticks to it, so products like quik-steel don't work well. I've been told you can't weld it in and re-drill because it will warp. I tried sticking a short length of brake line down in there and it kinda worked, but the brake line always works loose, and I can't find an adhesive that will bind it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonytoro416 1,095 #3 Posted March 29 Nice. Man I don’t want to not have this as part of my restoration Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,326 #4 Posted March 29 Drill a fresh hole and press in a properly sized bushing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,556 #5 Posted March 29 (edited) On 3/29/2025 at 2:06 AM, Tonytoro416 said: Nice. Man I don’t want to not have this as part of my restoration Well, to paraphrase Edison, I haven't failed, I just found a bunch of things that don't work. I will say, the broken spring does very little to prevent proper operation of the unit. You just have to be mindful to manually return the valve to the neutral position or it will heat up and usually burns up the pulley shaft seal. Edited March 29 by adsm08 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonytoro416 1,095 #6 Posted March 29 The spring needs to remain “free” at the ends correct ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonytoro416 1,095 #7 Posted March 29 On 3/29/2025 at 2:17 AM, 8ntruck said: Drill a fresh hole and press in a properly sized bushing? Definitely an idea for sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 13,443 #8 Posted March 29 On 3/29/2025 at 2:23 AM, adsm08 said: Well, to paraphrase Edison, I haven't failed, I just found a bunch of things that don't work. Number four hundred and twelve of things that I should have on a t-shirt... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,472 #9 Posted March 29 On 3/29/2025 at 2:28 AM, Tonytoro416 said: The spring needs to remain “free” at the ends correct ? The spring should be rather tight going into the holes, it will flex at the points where the eyes are bent in it. I would suggest drilling out both holes for ROLL PINS and using the 1054 type spring. Lowell has the springs. https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/product/5261-wheel-horse-1054-spring-qty-1/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonytoro416 1,095 #10 Posted March 29 On 3/29/2025 at 11:22 AM, 953 nut said: The spring should be rather tight going into the holes, it will flex at the points where the eyes are bent in it. I would suggest drilling out both holes for ROLL PINS and using the 1054 type spring. Lowell has the springs. https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/product/5261-wheel-horse-1054-spring-qty-1/ I have a spring the one you speak of but won’t I need a different piston ? On 3/29/2025 at 2:17 AM, 8ntruck said: Drill a fresh hole and press in a properly sized bushing? Definitely an idea for sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
