Another way to test the pounds to turn the spring on the gear is to use water. Remember the old saying "A pints a pound the world around"? That means a pint of water weighs one pound.
Use a gallon jug. Tie a string to the jug. Hook this string to the spring loop. Now fill the jug with water by the pint. At some point the spring will start to turn on the gear. It should take at least 5 pints to get the spring to slip.
The more pints the better.
Leo
Use a gallon jug. Tie a string to the jug. Hook this string to the spring loop. Now fill the jug with water by the pint. At some point the spring will start to turn on the gear. It should take at least 5 pints to get the spring to slip.
The more pints the better.
Leo