I learned the hard way about that center support. The lower lag screw that
held the center support was out all the way, and the upper one bent over at
quite an angle. I took off the tension off the spring, had the locking bolts
backed out and rotated the locking collar in the opposite direction.
Everything was fine until I got the upper lag screw on the center support
out all the way. Apparently, due to the length of the spring, there was some
tension still stored toward the locking end. Once the lag screw was out, the
center support spun around a couple of times, no harm done, but it was a
surprise and quite exciting. I plan on drilling all the way through the
2X6's that the center support mounts to and use a good old 3/8" bolt and nut
arrangement. I can see where someone could get hurt REALLY bad doing this.
Thanks for the links
Bill


"Rich" wrote in message
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Clamp a vise grip onto the shaft so it is against the wall preventing the
shaft from rotating and the cables coming off the drums. Keep away from
that center support until the tension is off the spring..
Using a pair of winding bars that fit securely all the way into the
winding plug, unwind the springs, remove the tension completely off the
spring. Secure a NEW "mounting pad" to the wall using a couple of lags.
DO NOT NAIL IT IN PLACE. Strike a line level from the center of the shaft
on one side to the center of the shaft on the other. Remount your center
support and springs on center then wind em up. Download the
instructions he
http://www.garagedoorsupply.com/Stdr...lyInstruct.pdf

Cindy
http://www.garagedoorsupply.com




"Bill" wrote in message
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The center support (On the opposite side the spring tensioned) pulled the
lag screw out of the 4X6 wood piece it was screwed into. It pivoted up,
and pretty much jammed the door. I called the guys who repaired the door
last spring (Replaced the spring) and they can't get to it for at least a
week. Looks like I am going to have to do the job myself. I have worked
on garage doors before but I don't relish the idea of working with that
damn spring. I have the tools, need some advise.
Thanks
Bill