Brockport Bill 1,933 #1 Posted June 22, 2024 Can someone with a WH Grader belly blade measure the spring it has and send me the approximate length and width so I can go try to locally buy a replacement spring?? Grader blade is model # 07-50bm02 - the spring is part # 102572. Just trying to best match its length and tension ---- Thanks, Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,793 #2 Posted June 22, 2024 Probably should get the wire diameter of the spring as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,385 #3 Posted June 22, 2024 7 hours ago, Brockport Bill said: Can someone with a WH Grader belly blade measure the spring I assume that you are talking about the spring for the pivot handle. 1 1/2" long by 3/4" o.d. not a real heavy spring, kinda light wire. Don't think that it is real important on the strength, it jut needs to hold the handle up so that it stays locked in. Had to wait for a break in the rain to go take a look at my blade. 5" of rain in the last 3 days & still coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,997 #4 Posted June 22, 2024 12 minutes ago, Achto said: 5" of rain in the last 3 days & still coming. Well we show goers had three days at close to 100 with narry a drop of precipitation. Thankfully the humidity was moderate. Springs have so many specifications--fascinating! Tension or compression Number of coils Gauge of wire Wire material ID (or OD) End treatment (ground, open, hook, loop,...) Pounds per inch of displacement For compression: length uncompressed and compressed For tension: length unloaded and at maximum tension 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,933 #5 Posted June 23, 2024 3 hours ago, Handy Don said: Well we show goers had three days at close to 100 with narry a drop of precipitation. Thankfully the humidity was moderate. Springs have so many specifications--fascinating! Tension or compression Number of coils Gauge of wire Wire material ID (or OD) End treatment (ground, open, hook, loop,...) Pounds per inch of displacement For compression: length uncompressed and compressed For tension: length unloaded and at maximum tension yes Don - - many factors to the best match of a spring to an original WH OEM -- i was hoping a close approximation guess would be enough for me to go to local specialty store and get a variation - that although perhaps not a perfect match but instead would be functional and serve the purpose -- any added insights or specifications anyone could advise would be helpful -- my option is simply spend the $20 at Toro for the proper spring -- was hoping to spend a few dollars less for an imitation bought at a local store??????? thanks, Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,451 #6 Posted June 23, 2024 Have always admired the parts illustrations for their accuracy and the spring is likely no exception. Item 38 is the spring https://www.partstree.com/models/06-42bc02-toro-42-dozer-blade-1981/snow-blade-42-in-107-cm-vehicle-identification-number-06-42bb01-06-42bb02-3/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,997 #7 Posted June 23, 2024 7 hours ago, Brockport Bill said: spend a few dollars less Absolutely one of my favorite ways to go! My comment about the specifications was only to convey how impressed I am at the many options available for the engineers when precision is their aim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,240 #8 Posted June 23, 2024 @Brockport Bill , morning , remember when cars had hood springs ? if you have a local bone yard , they might have a related pile of those springs , you can also hook up a spring to a TURNBUCKLE , and dial in what you need , when making a hook / mounting connection , like 1/4 " / 5/16 " round steel stock , or stainless welding tig rod , amazingly strong . use a similar set up to hold my mower decks up against wall beaming over winter , after cleaning and oil soaking , wide gap S hook on a spring will hang onto anything , shackle's included , this is not in the book , giving you permission to experiment with the cure , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,933 #9 Posted June 23, 2024 8 hours ago, gwest_ca said: Have always admired the parts illustrations for their accuracy and the spring is likely no exception. Item 38 is the spring https://www.partstree.com/models/06-42bc02-toro-42-dozer-blade-1981/snow-blade-42-in-107-cm-vehicle-identification-number-06-42bb01-06-42bb02-3/ that link you noted is for a front dozer plow -- in this thread I was asking about a grader belly blade 07-50bm02 ? thanks -- Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,933 #10 Posted June 23, 2024 4 hours ago, Handy Don said: Absolutely one of my favorite ways to go! My comment about the specifications was only to convey how impressed I am at the many options available for the engineers when precision is their aim. yes, absolutely - i agree - thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,451 #11 Posted June 23, 2024 26 minutes ago, Brockport Bill said: that link you noted is for a front dozer plow -- in this thread I was asking about a grader belly blade 07-50bm02 ? thanks -- Bill Same spring different attachment Scroll to the bottom of this link. The parts lists for those models contain the 102572 part number. https://www.partstree.com/parts/toro-102572/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,933 #12 Posted June 23, 2024 16 minutes ago, gwest_ca said: Same spring different attachment Scroll to the bottom of this link. The parts lists for those models contain the 102572 part number. https://www.partstree.com/parts/toro-102572/ ahhh - thanks - sorry did not understand that --- appreciate !! Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,933 #13 Posted July 11, 2024 thanks all for your help - i located a used spring to purchase from A-Z Tractors - - Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,240 #14 Posted July 12, 2024 @Brockport Bill remember car hood springs ? very easy to adapt , with shackles , used them on a number of issues , incredibly strong for their size , also very good for holding up your cleaned / oiled mower deck up against the wall , over winter , screw in eye bolt , spring , make up an S shaped large hook , easily grabs deck lift linkage , been doing that for years , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,933 #15 Posted July 12, 2024 2 hours ago, peter lena said: @Brockport Bill remember car hood springs ? very easy to adapt , with shackles , used them on a number of issues , incredibly strong for their size , also very good for holding up your cleaned / oiled mower deck up against the wall , over winter , screw in eye bolt , spring , make up an S shaped large hook , easily grabs deck lift linkage , been doing that for years , pete always enjoy your ideas and suggestions Pete -- i have been using screw hooks to screw into shed wall studs -- then the twisty plastic covered twist ties to secure the mower decks to the shed wall hooks -- work pretty well but auto hood springs makes sense as option -- Bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,240 #16 Posted July 12, 2024 @Brockport Bill looks good to me , storage was always an issue , so gaining / finding a better spot , is always good . like a 5/16 / 1/4" solid round rod bent into a large S shape for easy hook up . pretty scary , sharing an idea . do a similar spring hold to plow / frame , blade on floor , against floor framing , held in place with similar spring set up . makes inspections , improvements , easy , thanks , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,206 #17 Posted July 12, 2024 Garage door springs have come in handy here. Cut them down to the size you need. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,240 #18 Posted July 12, 2024 @Jeff-C175 thats what i,m talking about , get inventive , rarely look at or find the exact replacement . very often combine the failure point to the opportunity for improvement . just about any swivel , or saposed to swivel point , has a HEIM joint in it . the angular movement / function , is amazingly smooth and easy . good for you , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites