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Mr ERFisher
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looks like this
http://gmcwsproducts.blogspot.com/2007/08/gmc-tools-from-tony.html
gene
On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 4:14 PM, Ken Henderson <ken0henderson@gmail.com>wrote:
> Keith,
>
> A torsion bar unloader is definitely a mandatory tool for adjusting
> them. It's basically a big grade 8+ U-bolt with a positioning nipple in
> the base of the U. That nipple fits into a hole on the top of the
> crossmember supporting the rear end of the torsion bar. A hefty
> crossbar across the free ends of the U carries a 5/8"-3/4" grade 8
> forcing screw. The rounded end of that forcing screw fits into a dimple
> in the "pork chop" which anchors the rear end of the torsion bar.
> Tightening the forcing screw releases the load on the 9/16" cap screw
> which determines the angular position of the pork chop. Turning that
> adjusting screw without releasing the load on it is a sure way to strip it.
>
> The full procedure for adjusting the torsion bars is adequately covered
> in the manual, though the explanation in Claude Brousson's paper is more
> complete and readable, IMHO.
>
> Ken Henderson
> Americus, GA
> www.gmcwipersetc.com
> '76 X-Birchaven
>
>
>
>
> Keith V wrote:
> > So what is the procedure for adjusting the torsion bars?
> > I've read there is an unloader involved?
> >
> >
> HO.<br>
> <br>
> <pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">Ken Henderson
> Americus, GA
> www.gmcwipersetc.com
> '76 X-Birchaven
>
> </pre>
> <br>
> <br>
> Keith V wrote:
> <blockquote cite="mid:7760.4947de70@gmc.mybirdfeeder.net<mid%3A7760.4947de70@gmc.mybirdfeeder.net>"
> type="cite">
> <pre wrap="">
> So what is the procedure for adjusting the torsion bars?
> I've read there is an unloader involved?
>
> </pre>
> </blockquote>
> </body>
> </html>
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