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On my last post on this subject I had slung 40 lbs of scrap on the counter-balance lift assist, and, while it made a difference, more weight was obviously needed as the difference in up and down crank pressure was still noticeable. Went around to a few tire shops and eventually got two buckets full of weights (130 lbs). With the kind assistance of H-M member f350ca, who had all the necessary heating equipment, a 6" coffee can was poured full. The final weight is 68 lbs but took about 100 lbs of raw wheel weights to get there. Wheel weights today don't seem to be made from pure lead anymore so was surprised to calculate that the can should be 69.6 lbs and at 68 lbs is almost there! A lot of the stick-on weights also show magnetic qualities?
I know it is subjective, but it now feels like it takes about the same pressure on the crank to go in either direction, and is very very easy to move the head. That sure meets the objective I had in mind so am calling it finished!
Hope you find this interesting and thanks for looking.
I know it is subjective, but it now feels like it takes about the same pressure on the crank to go in either direction, and is very very easy to move the head. That sure meets the objective I had in mind so am calling it finished!
Hope you find this interesting and thanks for looking.