Re: Need help adjusting torsion bar (North Carolina)

["jtrealtywebspannet" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

Having adjusted more than 1 door I think I can say that it is easier 
to make the tools to do the job safely then to take the rear louvres 
off. There is a really great article in Delorean World on not only how 
to do the adjustments but what tools you need and how to make the 
support bracket. Try to get a reprint.
Trying to adjust a torsion bar alone is foolish, what happens if you 
dropped the anchor bracket? How would you pick it up off the floor? 
There is a tremendous amount of energy in the system and just for 
safety purposes this should not be attempted alone. It is best to at 
least see it being done by someone experienced in this procedure and 
see how it is done with the proper tools before trying yourself. This 
is one of the most dangerous things you can do on a Delorean with the 
potential for bodily injury AND serious damage to the car. Price a 
rear window before attempting to adjust the torsion bar! Sometimes the 
parts do not come apart easily and you have to work the anchor bracket 
off and sometimes the bolts holding the bracket are stripped. When 
working on the torsion bars you must be prepared for things not to 
always "go right". This cannot be done when alone or without the 
proper tools. Try to work safe, it isn't worth the risk to get hurt at 
this hobby. When I adjust torsion bars I use a door prop from the door 
sill to the bottom edge of the door, not from the ground, because if 
the car was to move the door could fall. I also use a lock on the 
strut as a back-up. Lay a large towel over the rear quater panel to 
avoid scratching the stainless when leaning over. Remenber the rear 
edge of the "T" panel is exposed after removing the rear plastic trim 
so it is easy to cut yourself working on the anchor brackets and 
bolts.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757




--- In dmcnews@xxxx, Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx> wrote:
> I agree! I would suggest Mr jrc2905 was damn lucky he was able to 
realign the bracket
> when under the correct torque. DO NOT attempt this task without at 
least one other person
> and a support for the door. I do however agree that taking the 
louvers off makes life
> easier.
> 
> Martin
> #1458
> 
> Scott Mueller wrote:
> 
> > It would be nice if jrc2905 would sign his name and give his phone 
number at
> > the end of his post on adjusting torsion bars.
> >
> > If you follow the procedure he listed below, the risk is very high 
for
> > damage and personal injury. Contact one of the service providers 
for
> > advice. Some of the clubs sponsor door adjustment parties 
periodically.
> 
> <snip>