Gawdzis71 20 Posted December 13, 2020 Wondering if anyone knows what the modern equivalent size/type (if any) would be for vintage Thorp Spring washers? Have had good luck finding bearing replacements, but the original Thorp instruction sheet (pictured) makes no mention of size etc for these. Anyone who's worked on them and has an idea, much appreciated in advance! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toolmaker72 507 Posted December 13, 2020 I think the drawing shows a spring pushing against a washer, rather than a spring washer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawdzis71 20 Posted December 13, 2020 Thanks for your reply! It does indeed look like a spring, but if you check out my photo of the disassembled diff gear, it's actually those 4 separate little washers lined up. But your assessment would probably work even better if there was a spring to match that size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3662 Posted December 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Toolmaker72 said: I think the drawing shows a spring pushing against a washer, rather than a spring washer The photo shows a label for the spring washers. And it looks like 3 to me... Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toolmaker72 507 Posted December 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Gawdzis71 said: Thanks for your reply! It does indeed look like a spring, but if you check out my photo of the disassembled diff gear, it's actually those 4 separate little washers lined up. But your assessment would probably work even better if there was a spring to match that size. Possibly spring cup washers then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toolmaker72 507 Posted December 13, 2020 Belleville washers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawdzis71 20 Posted December 13, 2020 13 minutes ago, Toolmaker72 said: Belleville washers Yeah man... That looks like it would be what I'm after. Now just have to do a little measuring. Thanks very much for the head start on this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3662 Posted December 13, 2020 I have a pack of NIB Thorp spring washers I could sell you. I offered it to someone last month (was it you???) and they didn't want it... Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawdzis71 20 Posted December 13, 2020 6 hours ago, Frog Jumper said: I have a pack of NIB Thorp spring washers I could sell you. I offered it to someone last month (was it you???) and they didn't want it... Terry Def not me... I'll take them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slimleeroy 241 Posted December 16, 2020 On 12/13/2020 at 2:35 PM, Gawdzis71 said: Thanks for your reply! It does indeed look like a spring, but if you check out my photo of the disassembled diff gear, it's actually those 4 separate little washers lined up. But your assessment would probably work even better if there was a spring to match that size. Yeah they are like those ones you get in some modern ball diffs. They are flat on one side and curved on the other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Collin 1956 Posted December 16, 2020 Can anyone of you post the exact measures please? I am asking because of possible reproduction of some parts and right now it is about disc springs as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
