Hi Guys,
I am restoring my 1944 GPW original rear springs. Top leaf shows signs of wear - that is normal, I have seen it several times but my max. pressed-out “groove” is 0, 05 in deep what is almost 20% of leaf thickness.
Isn’t it just too much? Too excessive wear?
I would like to keep my baby in as much original state as I can.
What do you recommend – replace for repo ones or use this original ones?
GPW rear spring leaf wear limit
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GPW rear spring leaf wear limit
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1944 GPW 194969 - Louisville Plant
1945 MB 423482 - ex Greek Army (salad)
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1945 MB 423482 - ex Greek Army (salad)
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Re: GPW rear spring leaf wear limit
The rear GPW #1 spring leaves are no where near as hard to find in usable condition as the front #1s so I'd replace that one. The "F" marked clip as shown in your pic ir pretty worn out also and they too are not impossible to find....the catch is riveting them to the existing leaves.
Ther movement on the axle block has worn that #1 down too far and looks to me to have happened because the U bolts were loose. The wear on the clip is not uncommon but yours looks to be pretty far gone. Note that they come in different sizes so be sure to get the correct one(s) to rebuild the spring pack.
Ther movement on the axle block has worn that #1 down too far and looks to me to have happened because the U bolts were loose. The wear on the clip is not uncommon but yours looks to be pretty far gone. Note that they come in different sizes so be sure to get the correct one(s) to rebuild the spring pack.
Chuck Lutz
GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113473 (USA est./Tom W.)
Bantam T3-C 1947
GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113473 (USA est./Tom W.)
Bantam T3-C 1947