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30-01-11, 20:53
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Andrew
Definately bare metal, and no lube. Paint what you see, up to the ball part.
To sand blast the housings, a large bolt (threaded rod) and some big washers to go against the end of the bushes will do the job. David, I only knew you'd called me Lloyd, because the system sends me an email, of your original post. I've been called a lot worse in the past. 
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05-02-11, 18:51
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Good and bad today
On the plus side I have cleaned and painted the first suspension unit, on the minus I have discovered one of the internal rear suspension springs has broken. On the T16 the rear bogie has smaller springs inside the standard springs and it is one of these that has snapped. I guess my chance of getting one of these is pretty slim, unless anyone can help me, is it possible to weld springs? I sort of assume its an impossibilty and it may well break again. Thoughts please? thx Andrew
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05-02-11, 20:36
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Andrew, you can weld springs but the problem is they will snap either side of where you heated the steel to weld it. i reckon you could get some made if the fabricator has something as a pattern. seems to be a popular issue i have heard of a fair few folks springs being snapped. I hope you get it sortid good luck
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05-02-11, 21:12
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yes, i have been googling and it seems a bit of a waste of time to try to weld them. I will measure it up tommorrow and see if I can find anyone who has one or can make one at a half sensible price. thx
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06-02-11, 11:12
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Google ALBERTA SPRINGS ask for Graham. They have made me several motorcycle fork springs from patterns, and can adjust the finished length to your specification to allow for wear in the original pattern. I highly recommend them. For price comparison, a single fork spring in say .007" wire is about £35 but cheaper for small batches. Ron
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06-02-11, 11:58
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Hey Ron, thanks for that its very useful. as I live in the UK I am goign to try to source something here for obvious reasons, but will make a not of Alberta and revert to them if needs be. Thanks once again. Andrew
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