Re: [DML] door removed-T-bar question

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Dave,

Do not use a torque wrench to adjust the door torsion bars.

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: Delorean17@xxxx 
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx 
Sent: Friday, July 28, 2000 2:15 PM
Subject: [DML] door removed-T-bar question


Hello,
I'll make this quick. I just removed my passenger side door because I 
had to remove the front hinge hinge and add 2 more shims so it wouldnt hit 
the T-panel. I got the door off and back in, in 30 mins but I have to leave 
for work now so I cant put the Torsion-bar in.
I adjusted both doors last month with a 1/2 in torque wrench with a 
craftsman 1/2(made for impact wrench-black metal) to 3/8 connector to the 
allen socket. It worked but the torque wrench was bowing a little. It goes 
up to 140 foot pounds. how much torque does it require to adjust the t-bar? 
I would hate to have it break on me. I am also going to move the other T-bar 
back 2 notches. I hate how fast my doors open, I like them to almost sag a 
little. 

any info would be appreciated. I am adjusting them tomorrow at 1:00 

Thanks
Dave




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