RE: [DML] Need help adjusting torsion bar (North Carolina)

["Scott Mueller" <scott.a.mueller@xxxx>]

It would be nice if jrc2905 would sign his name and give his phone number at
the end of his post on adjusting torsion bars.

If you follow the procedure he listed below, the risk is very high for
damage and personal injury. Contact one of the service providers for
advice. Some of the clubs sponsor door adjustment parties periodically.

This link will help you to determine if your torsion bar actually needs to
be adjusted.
http://www.dmcnews.com/Techsection/dooradjust1.html

Be careful.

ps: My intent is not to insult or start a flame war.

Scott Mueller
002981



-----Original Message-----
> From: jrc2905@xxxx [mailto:jrc2905@xxxx]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 9:24 PM
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [DML] Need help adjusting torsion bar (North Carolina)
>
>
> I adjust the bars by myself. The trick is to remove the rear louver panel so
> you can use a breaker bar and hex socket with no extension bar on the
> socket.
> I cannot imagine using the extension bar the way they do it and get so much
> flex in the bar. That scares me.I use a broom handle to support the door,
> and my shoulder to support the breaker bar with a steel pipe extension on it. My
> doors used to sag but now open wide even on cold days.