RJ58 Brake Return Spring Anchor

[Horse Play 393]

My RJ58 is missing the anchor for the brake return spring.  I want to make one, but haven't a clue what is looks like.  Can someone post photos and some dimensions for me?  Also, can anyone recommend a source for a replacement spring?  

 

Thanks for any help!

[stevasaurus 22,869]

Here is a picture of it just below the axle.  It is 1/2" wide, 1" long and 1/4" stock and is flat..  The bolts that hold the side plates on are 1/2"...the bolt that holds on this piece is 3/4".  It has a 1/4" hole for the end of the spring.  They are easy to make. 

 

[roadapples 6,983]

Tractor Supply has a good selection of springs

[Horse Play 393]

Thank you very much, Steve.  Seems like a simple enough part.

 

Thanks, roadapples - I'll check out TSC.

[Horse Play 393]

OK, next stupid question: one end of the spring attaches to the anchor - where does the other end attach? 

[953 nut 55,823]

13 minutes ago, Horse Play said:

OK, next stupid question: one end of the spring attaches to the anchor - where does the other end attach? 

The brake linkage.

[Horse Play 393]

2 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

The brake linkage.

Right, but I do not see a hole anywhere to retain the spring end.

[953 nut 55,823]

I don't have an assembled RJ any more, but if I remember right there was a trunnion on the end of the linkage and the spring went through the eye of the cotter key that held it in place on the cross bar to the clutch.

[Horse Play 393]

Ah, OK - makes sense.  Thank you!

Edited August 23, 2018 by Horse Play