Date:         Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:09:42 -0400
Reply-To:     W Monk <billmonk@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         W Monk <billmonk@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
Comments: To: Matthew Snook <matt@snooksband.com>
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Matt,
Just be sure when adjust that cable to resist the urge to make it to tight.
Otherwise you could end up breaking stuff. You want it just snug enough
that after cleaning and lubing everything up it pops open cleanly.

Bill

On Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 3:41 PM, Matthew Snook <matt@snooksband.com> wrote:

> Hey, I got it!  Thanks for all the help, folks.
>
>
>
> Apparently the cable's adjustment locking nut and washer had worked loose,
> and that's why it opened hard on Monday.  The entire cable mechanism was
> off
> of the front cable adjustment strut when I took it apart yesterday.  When I
> put it back on, I did it incorrectly.  I had the adjustment nut to the
> right
> of the strut, but the little round spacer was to the left of the strut
> along
> with the locking nut and washer.  It almost worked, but when I put it back
> together with the spacer to the right of the strut, so that there was no
> play left in the cable housing, everything is working great.
>
>
>
> Some have suggested generous lubrication.  Any recommendations on
> type/brand?  Is wd40 a lubricant, or is it a no-no and I'm showing my
> ignorance by even suggesting it?.  No worries.  I love showing my ignorace
> as long as somebody has a good idea for me! :-)
>
>
>
> Matt
>
>
>
>  _____
>
> From: wetwesties@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
>
>
>
> On Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:04:16 -0700, Matthew Snook wrote
> > Argh.
> >
> > My sliding door was balking yesterday.
>