Re: [DML] Re: Driver Side Torsion Unit

[deloreanernst@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 9/21/2009 9:16:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
dplakosh2@xxxxxxxxx writes:

I do know (that is if I recall correctly) that with  an original torsion  
bar (when properly adjusted) and with no strut  on the door that the door is 
only suppose to open a few inches say 3-6  inches which (to me) indicates 
that the strut plays a significant role in  opening the door(with the original 
bar).>>
 
Correct. That's an easy way you can tell if the torsion bar is correctly  
torqued. And the need for lift, as you guessed, is greatest at the beginning 
of  the lift arc.


Wayne A.  Ernst
vin  11174
DMCTech
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/DMCTech/


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