RE: [DMCForum] Adjusting torsion bars with loose sub T panel

["Travis Goodwin" <tgoodwin@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

That's a definite "don't try this at home." Beauty is, it lowered my roof
to
where it belonged and the doors now work perfectly.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: content22207 [mailto:brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2003 11:47 AM
> To: DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DMCForum] Adjusting torsion bars with loose sub T panel
> 
> I think this is the procedure:
> 
> http://www.dmcnews.com/events/socarolina03/2261roof.JPG
> http://www.dmcnews.com/events/socarolina03/2263roof.JPG
> 
> Dave Swingle was actually reattaching sub assembly before finishing
> adjustment (T bars already out). William is bearing down on socket
> extensions in retainers, not T bars. Everybody just positioning for
> screw placement.
> 
> Bill Robertson
> #5939
> 
> >--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Walter Coe" <Whalt@xxxx> wrote:
> > I have a copy of the torsion bar jig.  Give me a snail mail address
> and I'll
> > send you a photo copy of it.  I don't have it in electronic form.
> Basically
> > this is just a wooden jig that allows adjustment of the torsion bar
> without
> > removing the rear louvers.  The only advantage to using it is that
> you don't
> > have to remove the rear louvers.  There are a few disadvantages:
> >
> > You need a really long-ass extension for your ratchet.
> >
> > You probably shouldn't be adjusting the torsion bars unless you
> first know
> > that the sub-T-panel has not come unglued.  It bothers me when I see
> guys
> > adjusting torsion bars at shows while it is obvious that the
> sub-panel is
> > loose and causing problems such as raising the T-panel causing it to
> catch
> > and bend against the louvers (and then of course cracking the
> louvers too).
> > A loose sub-panel will also allow the torsion bars to move closer to
the
> > hinges where it will rub on them.
> >
> > Personally, I never plan to build one of these jigs or even use one
> if I had
> > it.  Removing the louvers isn't a big deal especially if you use a
> swivel
> > extension on your ratchet to reach the hinges.
> >
> > Walt
> 
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