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Broken sprocket coupler

I have a broken sprocket coupler and want to know how to check the springs to see if the springs going bad caused the coupler to break.

  • Anonymous Nov 03, 2012

    Thank You...I had Overhead doors stop by...they replaced the coupler and tightened one side of the springs two quarter turns is all...works fine now...

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Could be. Yet you may only need to adjust the springs and not replace them.. In case you have roll up/ sectional garage door, it should be quite easy you need to release the traveler from the rail so you can open and close the door manually/by hand then, while open the door on the knee level leave the door. If it falls down the springs need adjustment.
In general the door should stay at the same position on every stage it is while pulling it up and down.
If the door falls/ closes down not enough tension on springs, if door opens up too much tension on springs. If door acts funny.like close when close to the floor and jump up when its futher more open, it means that you don't have the matching springs for the weight of your garage.

  • Anonymous Nov 03, 2012

    You are correct, I had Overhead Doors stop by and they replaced the coupler and tightened one side only two turns and that is all it needed...it runs smoothly now...

  • Anonymous Nov 03, 2012

    The repair man said the coupler is designed to break when the work load is too heavy so the motor won't burn up trying to lift it...the part was only 8 dollars.

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