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bucket · 09-17-2005, 09:27 PM

the years have not been kind to my window crank assembly. i have to pull up or push down on the window while cranking to get the things to move. does the assembly need to be pulled to fix or is it a lube thing. if lube, where should it go?

krue · 09-17-2005, 09:45 PM

Check the channel your window moves up and down in, if it's in bad shape and is binding the window replacing that might cure it. Mostly tho it's wear and tear of the regulator itself. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa....php3?t=157539 has a faq on replacing the regulator. You could use it to remove the door panel and visually check the regulator for wear or tear.

69 Short Fleet · 09-18-2005, 01:57 AM

Great link Krue, as bucket mentioned what kind of lube is preferred? I suppose you could just use regular chassis grease. Doug

krue · 09-18-2005, 04:44 AM

I didn't lube mine, so I can't speak to it. I installed a new regulator on mine, bought it from GMCPaul and it works great now.

bucket · 09-18-2005, 02:56 PM

thanks for the link! i lubed it with a spray grease today while still in the door. it's a lot better but i probably need a new regulators. i will pull them when i paint.

09-17-2005, 09:27 PM	#1
bucket Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 923	stiff windows the years have not been kind to my window crank assembly. i have to pull up or push down on the window while cranking to get the things to move. does the assembly need to be pulled to fix or is it a lube thing. if lube, where should it go?

09-17-2005, 09:45 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Check the channel your window moves up and down in, if it's in bad shape and is binding the window replacing that might cure it. Mostly tho it's wear and tear of the regulator itself. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa....php3?t=157539 has a faq on replacing the regulator. You could use it to remove the door panel and visually check the regulator for wear or tear. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

09-18-2005, 04:44 AM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	I didn't lube mine, so I can't speak to it. I installed a new regulator on mine, bought it from GMCPaul and it works great now. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

09-18-2005, 01:57 AM	#3
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Great link Krue, as bucket mentioned what kind of lube is preferred? I suppose you could just use regular chassis grease. Doug

09-18-2005, 02:56 PM	#5
bucket Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 923	thanks for the link! i lubed it with a spray grease today while still in the door. it's a lot better but i probably need a new regulators. i will pull them when i paint.



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