> If you use the "parts for Home Depot " use them once !!!! and with an extra
> nut on both ends of the shaft ---I looked at my rig after using it and
> noticed that the thread was really used up --the force of the spring on the
> nuts had distorted the threads on the rod .
Out of curiosity, Mike, what size threaded rod did you use ? I used 3/4", and
although there is some wear after 4 uses, it looks good for at least another 4
uses to me. I also oiled the threads generously with the same synthetic oil I
use in the crankcase; and used an impact wrench to turn the rod via double nuts
on the bottom.
My commercially-made regular spring compressor shows more wear after 6 uses (on
other cars), so my home-made one seems to be comparable as far as wear goes. I
figure once more on the commercial one, and I'll throw it away.
Randall
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