[MV] M38 Spring Shackle Twist

Pfdad@aol.com
Sun, 22 Aug 1999 17:01:20 EDT

Hello List:
In examining my four threaded spring shackles (U-shaped items), I notice
that if you sight straight down the threaded shanks, they are slightly out of
line with each other. That is, if you lay them down on a flat surface and
sight along parallel to the table top, one of the threaded shanks angles up a
little. If you look straight down on the shackle while it is lying on the
table, both shanks are parallel in this view. All are twisted in the same
direction.
Perhaps they have been overloaded, but I don't see how the front ones
would have picked up an overload. Has anyone noticed this before? If they
are supposed to be parallel in both planes, I will heat with torch and
re-align. Any observations or experience would be appreciated!!

Best regards,
Phil Fentress
Memphis TN
'52 M38
'42 PT-27 Stearman
'96 Electric Barbie Jeep

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