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Removing Power Window Motors from Regulators #614313 02/15/10 10:59 PM 02/15/10 10:59 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 366 San Gabriel, CA 91775 rexus31 OP enthusiast
rexus31 OP enthusiast Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 366 San Gabriel, CA 91775	I've got a '65 Chrysler 300 'vert with power windows. The car was sitting for over 20 years and the regulators/motors are all gummed up. The regulator/motor assemblies are out of the car. I know there is a proper orientation the regulators need to be in (not certain what it is though) to safely remove the motors but I am not able to engage the motors to get the regulators in position. Any recommendations? I have a feeling if I try and remove the motors as they are not I may lose a finger or something. Any help would be appreciated. 2007 Dodge Charger R/T, Road and Track Performance Group, Steel Blue 1965 Chrysler 300 Convertible, 383 4V, 727TF, Factory Air, Spanish Red 1964 Pontiac GTO, Tri-Power, 4 Speed, Grenadier Red "What ain't no country I ever heard of. They speak English in What?" - Jules Winnfield

Re: Removing Power Window Motors from Regulators [Re: rexus31] #614314 02/15/10 11:31 PM 02/15/10 11:31 PM
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T-Man member T Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 67 Florida	You just need to clamp into a vice to keep the spring from releasing. No big deal don't use to much pressure. Now be sure you get the motor back on or you lose your vice until u get it back on. 67 plymouth satellite 72 plymouth roadrunner

Re: Removing Power Window Motors from Regulators [Re: rexus31] #614315 02/15/10 11:37 PM 02/15/10 11:37 PM
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Ludington1 master Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,072 Farmland, IN	Quote: I may lose a finger or something. Yes, be very careful they can be dangerous. I had to take them apart on my 69 Coronet one time and wasn't too safe in my technique but didn't hurt myself. I'd say the vice is the best way to do it. Darren

Re: Removing Power Window Motors from Regulators [Re: T-Man] #614316 02/15/10 11:42 PM 02/15/10 11:42 PM
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1_WILD_RT Management Trainee Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 27,347 Today? Who Knows?	As mentioned you can clamp them in a vise.. But chances are you'll want to clean & lube the regulator while the motor is removed so the better approach is to attach longer leads to the wires from the motor & to run the regulator to the end of travel in the direction that releases spring tension.. Then clamp it & unbolt the motor.. After that you can release the clamp while holding the gear & mounting plate & after unclamping you can release the spring tension with your hands... It won't have much tension left if you release most of it before removing the motor...

Re: Removing Power Window Motors from Regulators [Re: 1_WILD_RT] #614317 02/15/10 11:50 PM 02/15/10 11:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 366 San Gabriel, CA 91775 rexus31 OP enthusiast
rexus31 OP enthusiast Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 366 San Gabriel, CA 91775	Quote: As mentioned you can clamp them in a vise.. But chances are you'll want to clean & lube the regulator while the motor is removed so the better approach is to attach longer leads to the wires from the motor & to run the regulator to the end of travel in the direction that releases spring tension.. Then clamp it & unbolt the motor.. After that you can release the clamp while holding the gear & mounting plate & after unclamping you can release the spring tension with your hands... It won't have much tension left if you release most of it before removing the motor... There's problem #2. The motors/regulators are so caked the motors cannot move. Also, would the regulator in the full up or down position release the spring tension? Last edited by rexus31; 02/15/10 11:53 PM. 2007 Dodge Charger R/T, Road and Track Performance Group, Steel Blue 1965 Chrysler 300 Convertible, 383 4V, 727TF, Factory Air, Spanish Red 1964 Pontiac GTO, Tri-Power, 4 Speed, Grenadier Red "What ain't no country I ever heard of. They speak English in What?" - Jules Winnfield

Re: Removing Power Window Motors from Regulators [Re: rexus31] #614318 02/16/10 12:15 AM 02/16/10 12:15 AM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 27,347 Today? Who Knows? 1_WILD_RT Management Trainee
1_WILD_RT Management Trainee Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 27,347 Today? Who Knows?	The springs are to assist in counteracting the weight of the windows so window up is releasing tension... Soak the regulators with penetrating oil for a couple days the motor should be able to overcome the resistance unless the motors are bad..

Re: Removing Power Window Motors from Regulators [Re: 1_WILD_RT] #614319 02/16/10 12:20 AM 02/16/10 12:20 AM
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Ludington1 master Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,072 Farmland, IN	While you've got everything that far apart, might as well go ahead and add relays. Made a nice difference in my car, and 1_WILD_RT was a huge help when I did mine CLICK HERE FOR THE THREAD ON RELAYS Darren

Re: Removing Power Window Motors from Regulators [Re: Ludington1] #614320 02/16/10 08:37 AM 02/16/10 08:37 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,081 Niles , Ohio T therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah. T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,081 Niles , Ohio	Those springs are nasty.I know.Broke 2 fingers and sliced my knuckles wide open when one popped on me.I had done probally 50 before with no problems.Just took one to get me.Rocky Chrysler Firepower

Re: Removing Power Window Motors from Regulators [Re: therocks] #614321 02/17/10 01:05 AM 02/17/10 01:05 AM
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Barnabas_Kriss master B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,679 Maple Ridge, BC, Canada	Quote: Those springs are nasty.I know.Broke 2 fingers and sliced my knuckles wide open when one popped on me.I had done probally 50 before with no problems.Just took one to get me.Rocky I had that happen to me too, didn't break my finger, but did get a nasty cut. The scar is still visible after 12 years.

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