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RossMcCann
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Looking to reset the equalizer spring on a D2 5U I am restoring, does anyone have specifications for this.
Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks Ross
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Wed, Nov 2, 2011 3:46 PM
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When I got my D2 5U the spring had some broken leaves in it so I took it to a local spring shop and had a new pack built.

Kevin
D2 5U13247 Direct electric start, #44hyd, 2S blade, Hyster D2N
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Sat, Nov 5, 2011 10:23 PM
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Reply to n7gxz:
When I got my D2 5U the spring had some broken leaves in it so I took it to a local spring shop and had a new pack built.

Kevin
on mine the bottom leaf has the ends worn down a lot to I had the bottom leaf replaced , that alone lifted the front 2-3 inches
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Sat, Nov 5, 2011 10:47 PM
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Reply to Steve A:
on mine the bottom leaf has the ends worn down a lot to I had the bottom leaf replaced , that alone lifted the front 2-3 inches
Hi Ross,
as well as the spring ends wearing, there are pads in the u-shape spring keepers on the track frame that the spring ends bear upon that wear also.
There is a ratio effect, due to the position of the spring on the machine, in that a small amount of wear lowers the front significantly.
Often building up the pads a bit extra, to allow for the spring wear, will get the front of the machine back near standard height and overcome the droopy nose look.
Cheers,
Eddie B.
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Sun, Nov 6, 2011 7:22 AM
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