On Oct 25, 8:05 pm, "Jim Beaver" wrote:
"Mark H" nomail wrote in message

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"Jim Beaver" wrote in message
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I've got a sliding (rolling, actually, but you know) gate on my driveway,
driven by a motor with a drive chain of the same sort as on a bicycle,
basically. It's got a couple of links that are kinking, preventing the
chain from processing through the drive mechanism and thus preventing the
gate from opening all the way. I've lubed the heck out of the chain, but
the kinks won't loosen up, even twisting them with pliers. They're not
HUGE kinks, just a quarter- to a half-inch out of alignment, but it's
enough to stop them from going through.

Trying to DIY, but gave up and called the company that installed the gate
two years ago, Himco. Himco has promised me for two days in a row that
someone would be out "today." So I'm back to DIY, in hopes someday of
getting my car out of my driveway.

Jim Beaver

Sounds like it may be time for a new chain , But you could try a thin
product like WD40
to get it freed up.

Tried it, with no luck yet. Will letting the WD sit a few hours have a
noticeable effect, usually, or is it generally just as effective fresh on as
when it's set for a while?

Jim Beaver

If this chain is really "bike chain" gauge or a_bit_ beefier, you can
grip the offending link(s) on either side and flex the link back and
forth, opening up the side plates slightly. If the chain tension is
tight, you may have to loosen the tension to get enough flexing. Maybe
wear gloves, too. Tom