gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,754 #26 Posted September 20, 2022 Thanks for confirming. Having never seen one that is one serious spring. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatingman 977 #27 Posted September 20, 2022 56 minutes ago, OldWorkHorse said: Single stage snow blower lift sping #4629 Beat me to it. Got held up at a job site, otherwise I would have done the same a few hours ago. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 74,649 #28 Posted September 20, 2022 11 minutes ago, gwest_ca said: serious spring I'd agree. Doesn't seem unreasonable though. That's quite a bit of leverage at that point. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,111 #29 Posted September 20, 2022 Had to break out the heavy duty 1 foot flat head to remove the thing. She's got some lift in her. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,471 #30 Posted September 21, 2022 @OldWorkHorse broken record here , go after every lubrication point , make the rust run out , like red aerosol grease , tube applicator in tight spots , especially , auger chain area , and idler drive pully mount area , just behind blade , cannot emphasise enough , when drive function areas , can work with ease , the difference is amazing , greasy pete 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenvonCamp 5 #31 Posted Monday at 08:24 AM On 9/20/2022 at 12:54 AM, OldWorkHorse said: @Heatingman Front of spring attaches to the cross bar that the feet rest slide onto and the rear of the spring attaches to the eye bolt in the flag lift and can adjust tension by adjusting the eye bolt. Also the snowblower attaches to the front attachomatic @OldWorkHorse It looks like you modified your flag with an eyebolt for a model that wasn't designed for the spring assist? I'm considering doing the same for my '65 875. Are you happy with the setup? Anything you would have changed? Worth it to fabricate an attachment tab as with the 'official' version? Thanks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenvonCamp 5 #32 Posted Monday at 08:24 AM On 9/20/2022 at 12:54 AM, OldWorkHorse said: @Heatingman Front of spring attaches to the cross bar that the feet rest slide onto and the rear of the spring attaches to the eye bolt in the flag lift and can adjust tension by adjusting the eye bolt. Also the snowblower attaches to the front attachomatic @OldWorkHorse It looks like you modified your flag with an eyebolt for a model that wasn't designed for the spring assist? I'm considering doing the same for my '65 875. Are you happy with the setup? Anything you would have changed? Worth it to fabricate an attachment tab as with the 'official' version? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenvonCamp 5 #33 Posted Monday at 08:24 AM On 9/20/2022 at 12:54 AM, OldWorkHorse said: @Heatingman Front of spring attaches to the cross bar that the feet rest slide onto and the rear of the spring attaches to the eye bolt in the flag lift and can adjust tension by adjusting the eye bolt. Also the snowblower attaches to the front attachomatic @OldWorkHorse It looks like you modified your flag with an eyebolt for a model that wasn't designed for the spring assist? I'm considering doing the same for my '65 875. Are you happy with the setup? Anything you would have changed? Worth it to fabricate an attachment tab as with the 'official' version? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 74,649 #34 Posted Monday at 09:42 AM On 9/19/2022 at 7:06 PM, EB-80/8inPA said: I believe I have a spare and the eye bolt too - will check. If I forget to get back to you on that, feel free to pm me. @EB-80/8inPA I know we're back 3 years here but if you still have that spring I'd buy it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 2,366 #35 Posted Monday at 09:45 AM 2 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: @EB-80/8inPA I know we're back 3 years here but if you still have that spring I'd buy it... I think I have one. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 74,649 #36 Posted Monday at 09:52 AM 6 minutes ago, Bill D said: I think I have one. Cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,471 #37 Posted Monday at 12:57 PM @BenvonCamp nice simple tweak ! like that , often suggest an addition to original set up , another OPPORTUNITY , glairing to me is related original paint ? penetrating oil spray down , 3-1 aerosol , just let it sit days or more , then rub down , no scratch pads , or removal of any kind , like a clean cloth with another mineral oil , rub down , just let it enhance the patina , on its own . just the IDEA that you dared to think of , enhancing / improving , original set up , is what you want , that will lead you on to similar , experiments , vital to lubricate any and all , movement areas . found a lot of those , on a roller stool , snoopin around , issue areas , very often small changes make big gains , good for you , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenvonCamp 5 #38 Posted Monday at 02:32 PM 6 hours ago, BenvonCamp said: @OldWorkHorse It looks like you modified your flag with an eyebolt for a model that wasn't designed for the spring assist? I'm considering doing the same for my '65 875. Are you happy with the setup? Anything you would have changed? Worth it to fabricate an attachment tab as with the 'official' version? Thanks. If I follow correctly, was this you @gwest_ca? Appreciate any help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 1,920 #39 Posted 10 hours ago On 11/10/2025 at 4:52 AM, ebinmaine said: Cool. If that doesn’t pan out, let me know and I’ll go a-foraging… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 74,649 #40 Posted 3 hours ago 7 hours ago, EB-80/8inPA said: If that doesn’t pan out, let me know and I’ll go a-foraging… I'd be interested in yours too if ya get a minute for hunting. No rush. No worries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
