[Shop-talk] Garage door openers

[Al Fuller]

Mark, it sounds like you need a set of car dollies to move inop cars! I'm
probably ready to part with my set of Go jacks, but the shipping is usually
the issue. In your case I'm not so far away, in Las Vegas.

Anyway, having room to assemble the opener is useful and access to the
front wall (with the door closed) as well as the area of the head unit is
required. I guess it's possible to work around the cars, but I'd avoid that
if possible.

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On Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 5:10 PM Mark Bradakis <mark at bradakis.com> wrote:

> The current opener, a chain drive Martin unit, has been in use for 38 or
> 39 years, I forgot how many.  Martin is a local Salt Lake company, I
> will probably see what they have available before I go to a big box store.
>
> One hindrance to replacing the opener is the fact there are two
> Spitfires in the garage, neither of which can be readily moved. There is
> room to work around them, I think.  If not I could get one to roll
> outside without too much trouble.
>
> Whatever type and brand of unit I buy, I will try to install it myself,
> probably with the help of a friend.
>
> If it turns out the spring needs adjustment, I will call in a pro for
> sure.  I don't want to mess with that.
>
> mjb.
>
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