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DoobieBrother · 09-05-2016, 09:51 PM

I'm taking care of the floppy handles on the triangle vent windows and have run into an issue. In short, if feels like the little groove/track that the pin rides against is at the wrong position on the shaft. If the handle is far enough down the shaft for the shaft to reach the stop points up in the handle, it's too far for the pin track. If it's raised enough for the pin track, it won't reach the stop points inside the handle. Has nothing to do with washer position or anything else. Seems simply like either the handle or the shaft would have to be different to work. Anyone ever experience this?

Flush... Will engage stop points inside handle, but too low for pin track on shaft.

Raised...Lined up with pin track, but now misses the stop points inside the handle.

**Grumpy old man** · 09-06-2016, 07:33 AM

Your missing the waffle spring washer that provides tension between the mount shaft and handle .

DoobieBrother · 09-06-2016, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Your missing the waffle spring washer that provides tension between the mount shaft and handle .

Yes. I left it out for purposes of the picture. If it's in, yes, I'll be in alignment for the pin the it's groove. But then the handle is also (internally) too far away from being flush with the end of the shaft to catch it's stop points that only allow it to turn about a quarter turn (fully open or fully closed positions) when installed. So in short, the handle can line up with the pin and groove or all the way on to catch stop points, but not both. Doesn't have any bearing on any of the washers.

70LonghornCST · 09-06-2016, 11:53 PM

Did you replace the shafts as well? If so, is it possible that the shafts, like the handles, are side specific (left and right side)? I rebuild mine 2 years ago, and cannot remember. If the shafts are also side-specific, it might explain why they're not linning up correctly for you.

DoobieBrother · 09-07-2016, 04:37 PM

Bought complete handle kit. Comes with handle, shaft, washers, etc. Bought a left one and a right one. They're identical other than the handle itself. Problem exists no matter how I mix and match. I have a call in to the vendor to see what's up. The more I look at it the more I think the groove on the shaft is simply put in the wrong place.

09-05-2016, 09:51 PM	#1
DoobieBrother Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US Posts: 184	Issue replacing vent window handle I'm taking care of the floppy handles on the triangle vent windows and have run into an issue. In short, if feels like the little groove/track that the pin rides against is at the wrong position on the shaft. If the handle is far enough down the shaft for the shaft to reach the stop points up in the handle, it's too far for the pin track. If it's raised enough for the pin track, it won't reach the stop points inside the handle. Has nothing to do with washer position or anything else. Seems simply like either the handle or the shaft would have to be different to work. Anyone ever experience this? Flush... Will engage stop points inside handle, but too low for pin track on shaft. Raised...Lined up with pin track, but now misses the stop points inside the handle.

09-06-2016, 07:33 AM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Issue replacing vent window handle Your missing the waffle spring washer that provides tension between the mount shaft and handle . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

09-06-2016, 11:53 PM	#4
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: Issue replacing vent window handle Did you replace the shafts as well? If so, is it possible that the shafts, like the handles, are side specific (left and right side)? I rebuild mine 2 years ago, and cannot remember. If the shafts are also side-specific, it might explain why they're not linning up correctly for you. __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

09-07-2016, 04:37 PM	#5
DoobieBrother Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US Posts: 184	Re: Issue replacing vent window handle Bought complete handle kit. Comes with handle, shaft, washers, etc. Bought a left one and a right one. They're identical other than the handle itself. Problem exists no matter how I mix and match. I have a call in to the vendor to see what's up. The more I look at it the more I think the groove on the shaft is simply put in the wrong place.



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