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Garage door sticks on a bolt
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My garage door sticks on the way down, apparently when the bottom roller meets a bolt in the track (see photo). A shot of garage door lube on the bolt head helps it close for the first couple of times. After that I need to give it a little tug. I don't see any way to adjust the roller position. Suggestions?
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My garage door sticks on the way down, apparently when the bottom roller meets a bolt in the track (see photo). A shot of garage door lube on the bolt head helps it close for the first couple of times. After that I need to give it a little tug. I don't see any way to adjust the roller position. Suggestions?
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My garage door sticks on the way down, apparently when the bottom roller meets a bolt in the track (see photo). A shot of garage door lube on the bolt head helps it close for the first couple of times. After that I need to give it a little tug. I don't see any way to adjust the roller position. Suggestions?
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My garage door sticks on the way down, apparently when the bottom roller meets a bolt in the track (see photo). A shot of garage door lube on the bolt head helps it close for the first couple of times. After that I need to give it a little tug. I don't see any way to adjust the roller position. Suggestions?
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The track has failed there and that bolt is someone's repair.
I would remove that bolt, then re-seat the track so that the channel shape matches and weld it so it has a smooth run without any bolt there.
Another option may be to drill a countersink and fit a screw with a flatter head that will be flush or close to flush to the track.
answered 9 hours ago
Solar MikeSolar Mike
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I would use a very flat carriage bolt or elevator bolt. That may require broaching a square hole.
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It is likely that the misalignment of the lower vertical track section with respect to the lower edge of the curved track is causing this problem. In your case the curved track piece is spot welded to the bracket that then mounts to the door frame. This means that the curved section is not adjustable unless there are slip-joint bolt adjustments in the bracket itself.
To readjust the lower track section you will have to loosen the bolt and possibly add another lower down on the track section. The hole the bolt goes through should allow some movement of the track back and forth. When you get it properly aligned then re-tighten the bolts.
From the picture it looks like there may be some interference between the two track sections. If this is the case it may be required to loosen all the bolts on the lower track section to see if it can drop down just enough to eliminate the interference. In the worst case it may be necessary to file or grind off part of the top edge of the vertical track. This would be best achieved by completely removing the track section so you can work on it.
Be aware that it is rather standard that there are bolts in the track area to permit assembling the whole track and brackets. Contrary to another answer here that suggests that the bolt there is someones "fix" it is normal that there be a bolt there. In my own garage both the upper curve and lower vertical section are bolted to the bracket and are adjustable. From my picture you can see how the tracks are perfectly aligned and the rollers are rubbing on the bolt heads every time they go by.
edited 28 mins ago
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answered 8 hours ago
Michael Karas♦Michael Karas
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Since you doubt that my point that the bolt is someone’s attempt at fixing the problem, it is clearly evident that the 4 bolts you show in your picture are all the color of the track and original while for the OP there is no trace of color...
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The track has failed there and that bolt is someone's repair.
I would remove that bolt, then re-seat the track so that the channel shape matches and weld it so it has a smooth run without any bolt there.
Another option may be to drill a countersink and fit a screw with a flatter head that will be flush or close to flush to the track.
answered 9 hours ago
Solar MikeSolar Mike
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I would use a very flat carriage bolt or elevator bolt. That may require broaching a square hole.
– Harper
1 hour ago
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The track has failed there and that bolt is someone's repair.
I would remove that bolt, then re-seat the track so that the channel shape matches and weld it so it has a smooth run without any bolt there.
Another option may be to drill a countersink and fit a screw with a flatter head that will be flush or close to flush to the track.
answered 9 hours ago
Solar MikeSolar Mike
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I would use a very flat carriage bolt or elevator bolt. That may require broaching a square hole.
– Harper
1 hour ago
add a comment
|
The track has failed there and that bolt is someone's repair.
I would remove that bolt, then re-seat the track so that the channel shape matches and weld it so it has a smooth run without any bolt there.
Another option may be to drill a countersink and fit a screw with a flatter head that will be flush or close to flush to the track.
answered 9 hours ago
Solar MikeSolar Mike
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The track has failed there and that bolt is someone's repair.
I would remove that bolt, then re-seat the track so that the channel shape matches and weld it so it has a smooth run without any bolt there.
Another option may be to drill a countersink and fit a screw with a flatter head that will be flush or close to flush to the track.
answered 9 hours ago
Solar MikeSolar Mike
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answered 9 hours ago
Solar MikeSolar Mike
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answered 9 hours ago
Solar MikeSolar Mike
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answered 9 hours ago
Solar MikeSolar Mike
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I would use a very flat carriage bolt or elevator bolt. That may require broaching a square hole.
– Harper
1 hour ago
add a comment
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I would use a very flat carriage bolt or elevator bolt. That may require broaching a square hole.
– Harper
1 hour ago
I would use a very flat carriage bolt or elevator bolt. That may require broaching a square hole.
– Harper
1 hour ago
I would use a very flat carriage bolt or elevator bolt. That may require broaching a square hole.
– Harper
1 hour ago
add a comment
|
It is likely that the misalignment of the lower vertical track section with respect to the lower edge of the curved track is causing this problem. In your case the curved track piece is spot welded to the bracket that then mounts to the door frame. This means that the curved section is not adjustable unless there are slip-joint bolt adjustments in the bracket itself.
To readjust the lower track section you will have to loosen the bolt and possibly add another lower down on the track section. The hole the bolt goes through should allow some movement of the track back and forth. When you get it properly aligned then re-tighten the bolts.
From the picture it looks like there may be some interference between the two track sections. If this is the case it may be required to loosen all the bolts on the lower track section to see if it can drop down just enough to eliminate the interference. In the worst case it may be necessary to file or grind off part of the top edge of the vertical track. This would be best achieved by completely removing the track section so you can work on it.
Be aware that it is rather standard that there are bolts in the track area to permit assembling the whole track and brackets. Contrary to another answer here that suggests that the bolt there is someones "fix" it is normal that there be a bolt there. In my own garage both the upper curve and lower vertical section are bolted to the bracket and are adjustable. From my picture you can see how the tracks are perfectly aligned and the rollers are rubbing on the bolt heads every time they go by.
edited 28 mins ago
Solar Mike
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answered 8 hours ago
Michael Karas♦Michael Karas
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Since you doubt that my point that the bolt is someone’s attempt at fixing the problem, it is clearly evident that the 4 bolts you show in your picture are all the color of the track and original while for the OP there is no trace of color...
– Solar Mike
59 mins ago
add a comment
|
It is likely that the misalignment of the lower vertical track section with respect to the lower edge of the curved track is causing this problem. In your case the curved track piece is spot welded to the bracket that then mounts to the door frame. This means that the curved section is not adjustable unless there are slip-joint bolt adjustments in the bracket itself.
To readjust the lower track section you will have to loosen the bolt and possibly add another lower down on the track section. The hole the bolt goes through should allow some movement of the track back and forth. When you get it properly aligned then re-tighten the bolts.
From the picture it looks like there may be some interference between the two track sections. If this is the case it may be required to loosen all the bolts on the lower track section to see if it can drop down just enough to eliminate the interference. In the worst case it may be necessary to file or grind off part of the top edge of the vertical track. This would be best achieved by completely removing the track section so you can work on it.
Be aware that it is rather standard that there are bolts in the track area to permit assembling the whole track and brackets. Contrary to another answer here that suggests that the bolt there is someones "fix" it is normal that there be a bolt there. In my own garage both the upper curve and lower vertical section are bolted to the bracket and are adjustable. From my picture you can see how the tracks are perfectly aligned and the rollers are rubbing on the bolt heads every time they go by.
edited 28 mins ago
Solar Mike
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answered 8 hours ago
Michael Karas♦Michael Karas
47.6k6 gold badges39 silver badges93 bronze badges
Since you doubt that my point that the bolt is someone’s attempt at fixing the problem, it is clearly evident that the 4 bolts you show in your picture are all the color of the track and original while for the OP there is no trace of color...
– Solar Mike
59 mins ago
add a comment
|
It is likely that the misalignment of the lower vertical track section with respect to the lower edge of the curved track is causing this problem. In your case the curved track piece is spot welded to the bracket that then mounts to the door frame. This means that the curved section is not adjustable unless there are slip-joint bolt adjustments in the bracket itself.
To readjust the lower track section you will have to loosen the bolt and possibly add another lower down on the track section. The hole the bolt goes through should allow some movement of the track back and forth. When you get it properly aligned then re-tighten the bolts.
From the picture it looks like there may be some interference between the two track sections. If this is the case it may be required to loosen all the bolts on the lower track section to see if it can drop down just enough to eliminate the interference. In the worst case it may be necessary to file or grind off part of the top edge of the vertical track. This would be best achieved by completely removing the track section so you can work on it.
Be aware that it is rather standard that there are bolts in the track area to permit assembling the whole track and brackets. Contrary to another answer here that suggests that the bolt there is someones "fix" it is normal that there be a bolt there. In my own garage both the upper curve and lower vertical section are bolted to the bracket and are adjustable. From my picture you can see how the tracks are perfectly aligned and the rollers are rubbing on the bolt heads every time they go by.
edited 28 mins ago
Solar Mike
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answered 8 hours ago
Michael Karas♦Michael Karas
47.6k6 gold badges39 silver badges93 bronze badges
It is likely that the misalignment of the lower vertical track section with respect to the lower edge of the curved track is causing this problem. In your case the curved track piece is spot welded to the bracket that then mounts to the door frame. This means that the curved section is not adjustable unless there are slip-joint bolt adjustments in the bracket itself.
To readjust the lower track section you will have to loosen the bolt and possibly add another lower down on the track section. The hole the bolt goes through should allow some movement of the track back and forth. When you get it properly aligned then re-tighten the bolts.
From the picture it looks like there may be some interference between the two track sections. If this is the case it may be required to loosen all the bolts on the lower track section to see if it can drop down just enough to eliminate the interference. In the worst case it may be necessary to file or grind off part of the top edge of the vertical track. This would be best achieved by completely removing the track section so you can work on it.
Be aware that it is rather standard that there are bolts in the track area to permit assembling the whole track and brackets. Contrary to another answer here that suggests that the bolt there is someones "fix" it is normal that there be a bolt there. In my own garage both the upper curve and lower vertical section are bolted to the bracket and are adjustable. From my picture you can see how the tracks are perfectly aligned and the rollers are rubbing on the bolt heads every time they go by.
edited 28 mins ago
Solar Mike
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answered 8 hours ago
Michael Karas♦Michael Karas
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edited 28 mins ago
Solar Mike
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answered 8 hours ago
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answered 8 hours ago
Michael Karas♦Michael Karas
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Since you doubt that my point that the bolt is someone’s attempt at fixing the problem, it is clearly evident that the 4 bolts you show in your picture are all the color of the track and original while for the OP there is no trace of color...
– Solar Mike
59 mins ago
add a comment
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Since you doubt that my point that the bolt is someone’s attempt at fixing the problem, it is clearly evident that the 4 bolts you show in your picture are all the color of the track and original while for the OP there is no trace of color...
– Solar Mike
59 mins ago
Since you doubt that my point that the bolt is someone’s attempt at fixing the problem, it is clearly evident that the 4 bolts you show in your picture are all the color of the track and original while for the OP there is no trace of color...
– Solar Mike
59 mins ago
Since you doubt that my point that the bolt is someone’s attempt at fixing the problem, it is clearly evident that the 4 bolts you show in your picture are all the color of the track and original while for the OP there is no trace of color...
– Solar Mike
59 mins ago
add a comment
|
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