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You would think there would be a simple solution but I have yet to find it. I’ve been adding new items to my old truck. Awhile ago I added a new door window and replaced the window regulators on both sides along with the inner felt channel. So far I’ve stripped out both regulators trying to roll up either window. Both of them are now stuck in 1/2 and 3/4 position in the window. At 70 bucks a pop on the Taiwan regulators I’d like to try and find a solution to the problem before buying another set. Is there a trick to making these windows slide easier or a area that makes them get all kinked up? It seems the higher the glass got the tighter it became trying to roll them up thus the stuck windows now. Any ideas , suggestions, etc. would be greatly appreciated.
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Did you try adding silicone lubricant to the channels the windows ride in like in Eric’s window fix on the SAAB Turbo?
Quoted From AverageCarMods:
Did you try adding silicone lubricant to the channels the windows ride in like in Eric’s window fix on the SAAB Turbo?
No I didn’t but I did just catch that and will have to try it. I hope Kroil Silicate penetrating oil works for that. I understand how that can help but I just don’t think that’s the issue here though. I have the felt riveted in so it’s not like it’s loose in the window. Whats also messed up is the fact that you cant move the glass to where you can unscrew them to check how the regulators are moving without the glass. They both worked before I installed the glass. The broken window that had the glass replaced was working before all this, it was just stripped out on the handle shaft end. I’d bet it’s something simple but those old doors don’t give you much room to see in. I was just hoping to pick up a few good possible solutions or experienced ideas that’s had to tackle this. The silicate is one. A rubber mallet is two 🙂
Ok, got it on the silicone thanks. I’m guessing you meant on rubber channels. I plan to attack the windows once I get this carb. back on and a distributor in. If I can work the glass down to the sweet spot, where the screws holding the glass, then I can check the regulators closer. I may go with a rubber mallet gingerly until I can get something to budge. These are some cheap quality regulators from LMC so it’s possible. Thanks, I’ll keep the board informed.
First don’t use silicone spray or silicone paste on those run channels, you treat the felt type differently and don’t use anything at all there, keeping them clean should do the trick. Givin that you already mentioned that you use ‘cheep’ regulators this is where I would begin my search, if the regulator is getting into a bind or was not assembled correctly it will not be able to work it’s full travel. I would begin my search at the window regulator personally.
I know the last post was a little while ago. I was wondering if the new glass you bought is thicker than the old glass? Maybe a different design window channel felt or even rubber is now available?
Quoted From BAXMAN68:
I know the last post was a little while ago. I was wondering if the new glass you bought is thicker than the old glass? Maybe a different design window channel felt or even rubber is now available?
I haven’t done anything with the doors just yet. I’m still working on the engine for now adding a new distributor and rebuilding the carb., cleaning and sealing the gas tank, working on putting in bucket seats, etc. I know the glass was the same because it fit right in the edge frame around the glass. The other side wasnt replaced with new glass and it’s doing the same thing. I’m going to go over the regulators and anything else that may be causing it. The felt channel came from LMC trucks as well as the glass so it should be right anyhow. I know that their window regulator arms are cheaply made. The window turn rod mechanism strip’s out really easily.
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