Our Liftmaster gate opener quit last week, and we overhauled it with parts from a damaged actuator that we stashed years ago. It is a relief to have it working again without having to buy parts and pay for service calls.
It's always a pleasure to watch a repair that is nicely figured out and then fixed without resorting to a large hammer. The large hammer and very large hammer have a role in repairs, but all too often they become the first tool out of the toolkit. The term, "Hammer Mechanic" is not a compliment.
I've found that the stainless steel fasteners tend to gall, and I use this anti-seize containing nickel that is made for stainless use. https://www.permatex.com/products/lubricants/anti-seize-lubricants/permatex-nickel-anti-seize-lubricant-5-oz/
Surprisingly few tools were needed. Phillips screwdriver, needle nose pliers, 1/4" ratchet and Torx bit, volt/ohm meter, two zip ties. Adjustments are not difficult if you follow the steps in the manual.
I am going to buy some of that anti-seize. I used a lot of anti-seize compound doing press fit assemblies when I worked at Joy.
That's why you have to save that good stuff. At least, that's the argument that I use with the missus when she complains about all of the junk.
ReplyDeleteIt's always a pleasure to watch a repair that is nicely figured out and then fixed without resorting to a large hammer.
ReplyDeleteThe large hammer and very large hammer have a role in repairs, but all too often they become the first tool out of the toolkit.
The term, "Hammer Mechanic" is not a compliment.
I've found that the stainless steel fasteners tend to gall, and I use this anti-seize containing nickel that is made for stainless use.
https://www.permatex.com/products/lubricants/anti-seize-lubricants/permatex-nickel-anti-seize-lubricant-5-oz/
Surprisingly few tools were needed. Phillips screwdriver, needle nose pliers, 1/4" ratchet and Torx bit, volt/ohm meter, two zip ties. Adjustments are not difficult if you follow the steps in the manual.
ReplyDeleteI am going to buy some of that anti-seize. I used a lot of anti-seize compound doing press fit assemblies when I worked at Joy.