| [GMCnet] Torsion Bar Unloader [message #87965] |
Thu, 10 June 2010 16:10  |
kenneth hugelier
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Does anyone in my area have a torsion bar unloading tool that they would be willing to loan me for a day? I loaned mine out at the Hamilton work rally but it got a little abused. I left it there so Jim Hamilton could try to improve on the design. I have a place lined up with a pit, but I need the tool.
Thanks.
ken hugelier 77 PB Det. Mich.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Torsion bar unloader [message #153824 is a reply to message #87965] |
Tue, 20 December 2011 21:07  |
KB
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per the manual, you should always grease the unloader tool before using it. Big loads here.
And, personally, I found it MUCH easier to use if you first jack up the coach. If you're
trying to lift the coach just with the unloader bolt, it's painfully difficult. A lot harder
on the tool too.
You can guess in advance about how many turns you'll need -- I recall the
number is something like 6 full turns per inch of ride height.
just my 2 cents.
Karen
1973 23'
1975 26'
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| Re: [GMCnet] Torsion bar unloader [message #153826 is a reply to message #153824] |
Tue, 20 December 2011 21:17 |
Craig Lechowicz
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Ken,
I have the Jim K. version in Waterford, MI, maybe we could meet in-between somewhere? I'm kind of tied up on Wednesday, but should be pretty flexible the rest of the week. pm me if you want to borrow it.
Craig Lechowicz
'77 Kingsley, Waterford, MI
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| Re: [GMCnet] Torsion bar unloader [message #153890 is a reply to message #153826] |
Wed, 21 December 2011 09:19 |
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Matt Colie
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| Craig Lechowicz wrote on Tue, 20 December 2011 22:17 |
Ken,
I have the Jim K. version in Waterford, MI, maybe we could meet in-between somewhere? I'm kind of tied up on Wednesday, but should be pretty flexible the rest of the week. pm me if you want to borrow it.
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Craig,
I am glad you answered that, but did you realize that Ken's post is a year and a half old? I don't think he is even still in Michigan. But, it was nice to offer.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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