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    newbiedad08klk Posts: 21, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 23, 2009, 06:22 PM
    Garage Door Opener
    Does anyone know if it is possible to change an existing genie garage door opener (screw drive) over to a chain drive without having to purchanse the entire opener? Is there a kit just to change these? Any help is appreciated.
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    Jun 24, 2009, 06:06 PM

    Hi,
    Assuming this is the correct forum, I would say no. It would seem to me that it is not something you can do if for no other reason than I would thing that the motor that operates it would have to be on a totally different axis of operation.
    I realize that is probably confusing, To explain let me first say that a screw-drive would have the shaft that rotates pointed toward the door so as to rotate the screw shaft. A chain-driven unit would have the shaft at right angles to the door to turn the sprocket that would in turn pull the chain in either direction.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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