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Dave (Mid-MI) 
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Location: Hemlock, MI
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 Topic: Damaged SC latches
Posted: 20 Mar 2010 at 7:53pm |
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I have been wanting to ask this question for a long time. How do so many Snap coupler latches get their springs damaged? I have personally used these devices for over 40 years, and my father and grandfather before me. We have never managed to damage any springs. It seems like all the latches for sale on E-bay, as well as other sources, have missing or damaged springs.
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michaelwis
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Location: Wi
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Posted: 20 Mar 2010 at 8:08pm |
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AN unatended tractor in a pasture ..makes a nice rub for cattle
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WD WD45 DIESEL D 14 D-15 SERIES 2 190XT TERRA TIGER ac allcrop 60 GLEANER F 6060 7040.and attachments for all Proud to be an active farmer
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Ed (Ont)
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Posted: 20 Mar 2010 at 10:25pm |
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Mine were all damaged as well - no idea how. The tractor only worked on our farm. Can't remember any thing specific. I think maybe they got caught by equipment the odd time as you were hooking up. We were always very careful. not much damage on the tractor. I replaced all the springs.
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Mojo
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Posted: 20 Mar 2010 at 10:34pm |
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I bent mine by wrapping a chain around them pulling posts. Actually I wrapped higher but it slipped down on them. I know better now.
mojo/Mike
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jaybmiller
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Posted: 21 Mar 2010 at 6:39am |
One of life's mysteries to me...I've got 8 bent outta shape springs on my latches !
Jay
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Don(MO)
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Posted: 21 Mar 2010 at 7:28am |
I think Mojo called it right "THE CHAIN" will get them I have rapped a spare chain around the lift arms when they where down and pulled something with a different chain on the drawbar and had the lift arms raze up and get the springs before. )>:
Don
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3 WD45's with power steering,G,D15 fork lift,D19, W-Speed Patrol, "A" Gleaner with a 330 corn head,"66" combine,roto-baler, and lots of Snap Coupler implements to make them work for their keep.
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