[DMCForum] Adjusting torsion bars with loose sub T panel

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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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