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Default Update to the "lessons learned" garage door torsion spring DIY thread (new lessons learned)

On Sat, 30 Mar 2013 08:02:34 +0000 (UTC), "Danny D."
wrote:

BTW, does anyone have any experience with repairing that broken
GDO trolley flat spring? My friend is operating his GDO without it,
for now:
http://www3.picturepush.com/photo/a/...g/12542536.jpg

What does that flat spring do anyway?


What brand opener is this?. You did not say. I've never fixed one, but
my GUESS this piece is a spring steel that engages the latch and locks
it in place.

....just sayin'