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Old 09-06-2022, 07:53 PM   #1
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Window Cranks and Door Handles Problem

My door handles and window cranks keep loosening and try to fall off every few weeks.

Should I drill an indent into the control shafts, and tighten the screws into the indent, or use some type of locktite on the screws before tightening
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Old 09-06-2022, 10:14 PM   #2
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Re: Window Cranks and Door Handles Problem

I vote Locktite. A handle falling off when you least expect just sucks epecially for a passenger. You can always put a divot if that doesn't work
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Old 09-07-2022, 08:11 AM   #3
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Re: Window Cranks and Door Handles Problem

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I vote Locktite. A handle falling off when you least expect just sucks epecially for a passenger. You can always put a divot if that doesn't work
Been working for me, I use it.
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Old 09-07-2022, 11:42 AM   #4
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Re: Window Cranks and Door Handles Problem

I did both. I did mark and machine a flat spot with an indentation on the splines and used some blue Loctite for the set screw.
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Old 09-07-2022, 03:44 PM   #5
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Re: Window Cranks and Door Handles Problem

I did both. They also sell set screws with a knurled tip that will give you more friction.

https://www.mcmaster.com/knurled-tip-set-screws/
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