Tension Spring

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GolfCoach
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Tension Spring

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Rebuilding an old Dempster #12. Does the tension spring make that big of difference in fan rotation. If I want slow rotation, should the spring tight or loose? Thanks in advance.
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Windcatcher530 Dan
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Re: Tension Spring

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The looser the governor spring is the tailvane will furl easier slowing the wheel down
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windybob
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that's right. We try to install springs one notch from falling off. The wheel starts turning out of the wind immediately.
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