Fw: [DML] Torsion bar adjustment
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Fw: [DML] Torsion bar adjustment



This is a job I've got to sort out on Dusty!

Chris P

----- Original Message -----
From: "Travis Goodwin" <tgoodwin@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2001 2:05 PM
Subject: [DML] Torsion bar adjustment


> Yes, I did it, but I don't think I did it enough. Here's how I did it
should
> others be so brave: First I tested the door with a strut I knew that was
> good (it was on the passenger side). Once I had access to the bracket, I
put
> a 2x6, a 2x4 and a standard size brick (for friction) across the back just
> below the window. Using a ratchet, 6" extension bar, and a 3/8" hex socket
I
> attached it to the end of the torsion bar and placed the ratchet on the
> brick so when the bolts were removed, the bar wouldn't pop. With struts
off
> and my my assistant holding the door open, I unbolted the bracket. There
was
> a bit of a twist once it came off, but nothing popped. The rough serface
of
> the brick kpt everything from shifting. I pulled the bracket towards me
onto
> the socket and turned it one notch (I had my original position marked with
a
> Sharpie). I put the bracket back and with a little struggling, I was able
to
> get the bracket lined back up and get the bolts back in. Voila! No broken
> window!
>
> The door is certainly better than it was. Before I had to lift it myself.
> Now, when I throw the handle, it risesalmost all the way but needs a
little
> help getting those last few inches. Would this be considered acceptable or
> should I go one more notch? My only concern would be over-stressing the
bar
> and shortening its life span.
>
> PS. I'm going to investiage the fan problem tonite. Thanks for all the
tips!
>
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