I've had a problem for years of the door adjusted slightly low on my '60 lark convert. There doesn't seem to be any hinge movement when lifting the door so it doesn't seem like worn hinges. The problem is getting the big phillips screws loose to adjust the hinges. I've read the thread which discusses this in detail. I have a good quality impact driver with a #4 phillips bit which fits perfectly and the screws are not stripped. They won't move with a 3 lb. hammer. I know the next step should be heat, but I only have a propane torch which, I gather, won't help much. I'm not ready to invest in a new torch to (maybe) get out 6 screws.
My question: I can get the outer screws attaching the hinges to the body loose and maybe the center one with an extension. Could the door possibly be adjusted by loosening these screws, jacking the door up to the right height and retightening them? I realize this is not the preferred method, but I thought it might work. I only need to get about 1/2 inch at the handle end of the door. Thanks.
My question: I can get the outer screws attaching the hinges to the body loose and maybe the center one with an extension. Could the door possibly be adjusted by loosening these screws, jacking the door up to the right height and retightening them? I realize this is not the preferred method, but I thought it might work. I only need to get about 1/2 inch at the handle end of the door. Thanks.
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