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Default kink in motorized gate drive chain


"Jim Beaver" 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

WD40 is not a very good penetrating oil. Try something like PB Blaster or
Liquid Wrench. I like Kroil best but it is not widely available. Long soak
time will help as will heat.

Don Young