window crank handle will not come off - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Wayne penn · 02-20-2016, 05:39 PM

I recently bought an 86 k10 Silverado. I wanted to remove the door panel to push out a dent. The clip on the crank is gone but the handle will not come off. I have checked for a set screw none there. I looked for epoxy residue and don't see any. Large screw driver as a pry bar does no good. The only thing I can think to do is drill in the center and use a small puller, but I hate to ruin an original handle. Anyone have any ideas?

I also was going to clean and lube the regulator while I was in there.

Wayne

tommy217xxx · 02-20-2016, 06:20 PM

Heat it up a little. I would use a small plumbers torch.

TrailerTrash · 02-20-2016, 06:36 PM

someone may have lost the clip and super glued it on there.

you could try some brake parts cleaner it might loosen it up

Wayne penn · 02-20-2016, 08:32 PM

I thought about some heat, haven't tried it yet for fear of destroying the door panel. I may try a heat gun with cardboard taped to the panel.

wonder if the brake cleaner may soften the vinyl?

Wayne

tommy217xxx · 02-20-2016, 08:33 PM

I blow dryer on low heat might be safer. Hold it back if need be. Actually a plumbers torch probably isn't the best tool for the job. Lol.

dudevato · 02-21-2016, 12:43 AM

instead of the cardboard idea what about sheet metal? And maybe some damp cloth between the metal and the door panel?

**Gregski** · 02-21-2016, 02:03 PM

dremel it off or cut notches in it to relieve the pressure on the splines, new handle is cheap only $10 bucks at local parts house

68Timber · 02-23-2016, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gregski

dremel it off or cut notches in it to relieve the pressure on the splines, new handle is cheap only $10 bucks at local parts house

^^this

dudevato · 02-23-2016, 08:57 PM

what about a very small hole in the center of the handle, right in the middle of the splined shaft then give it a squirt of your weapon of choice

lilpoindexter · 02-23-2016, 09:07 PM

Drill and tap the center of the handle, put a bolt in it, and press the handle off.

02-20-2016, 05:39 PM	#1
Wayne penn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Golden Colorado Posts: 18	window crank handle will not come off I recently bought an 86 k10 Silverado. I wanted to remove the door panel to push out a dent. The clip on the crank is gone but the handle will not come off. I have checked for a set screw none there. I looked for epoxy residue and don't see any. Large screw driver as a pry bar does no good. The only thing I can think to do is drill in the center and use a small puller, but I hate to ruin an original handle. Anyone have any ideas? I also was going to clean and lube the regulator while I was in there. Wayne

02-20-2016, 06:20 PM	#2
tommy217xxx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: mi Posts: 359	Re: window crank handle will not come off Heat it up a little. I would use a small plumbers torch. __________________ TJ 76 gmc 1500 swb patina finish Dropped 4/5, 350/4 speed 80 Chevy c10 lwb 305/350

02-20-2016, 06:36 PM	#3
TrailerTrash Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: PA Posts: 441	Re: window crank handle will not come off someone may have lost the clip and super glued it on there. you could try some brake parts cleaner it might loosen it up

02-20-2016, 08:32 PM	#4
Wayne penn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Golden Colorado Posts: 18	Re: window crank handle will not come off I thought about some heat, haven't tried it yet for fear of destroying the door panel. I may try a heat gun with cardboard taped to the panel. wonder if the brake cleaner may soften the vinyl? Wayne

02-20-2016, 08:33 PM	#5
tommy217xxx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: mi Posts: 359	Re: window crank handle will not come off I blow dryer on low heat might be safer. Hold it back if need be. Actually a plumbers torch probably isn't the best tool for the job. Lol. __________________ TJ 76 gmc 1500 swb patina finish Dropped 4/5, 350/4 speed 80 Chevy c10 lwb 305/350 Last edited by tommy217xxx; 02-20-2016 at 08:35 PM. Reason: Stoner moment

02-21-2016, 12:43 AM	#6
dudevato Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: northern Calif. Posts: 33	Re: window crank handle will not come off instead of the cardboard idea what about sheet metal? And maybe some damp cloth between the metal and the door panel?

02-21-2016, 02:03 PM	#7
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,870	Re: window crank handle will not come off dremel it off or cut notches in it to relieve the pressure on the splines, new handle is cheap only $10 bucks at local parts house

02-23-2016, 08:57 PM	#9
dudevato Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: northern Calif. Posts: 33	Re: window crank handle will not come off what about a very small hole in the center of the handle, right in the middle of the splined shaft then give it a squirt of your weapon of choice

02-23-2016, 09:07 PM	#10
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,134	Re: window crank handle will not come off Drill and tap the center of the handle, put a bolt in it, and press the handle off.



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