[DML] Re: torsion bar issue

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I forgot which is which. Both have splines on one end. On the other
end one side has a hex end and one side has a square end. Since they
are twisted in different directions my guess is the factory did it so
they could not be mixed up by accident. For an interesting read and
some pictures, there was an old issue of Delorean World that had an
article on the manufacture of the torsion bars. A good metalurgist may
be able to come up with an alloy that could be machined on the ends
that would not require the cryo treating. Any attempt to weld the bars
will obliterate the cryo treat resulting in subsequent failure.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "jrc2905" <jrc2905@...> wrote:
>
> I will call the vendors mentioned to see what is the availability of 
> this item. My plan is plan A B C
> Plan A, find a driver's side bar for purchase. Costly but she is 
> family, I have received a lead here. My question is how do you tell a 
> drivers side bar from a passengers side bar?
> Plan B; repair broken the torsion bar using the best welder you can 
> find. Use in car and put replacement bar aside in case plan B fails.
> Plan C, have a new torsion bar made by my professional, (told it is not 
> a problem with correct information), use in car, if it fails go to plan 
> B, if that fails go to plan A. 
> I am not looking to hold onto a used torsion bar, just trying to cover 
> my bases in case of failure. I have received some very good information 
> here, which I will deliver to my welder/fabricator. 
> I do believe my welder will be able to repair the bar from our meeting.
>




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