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jbgroby · 02-16-2015, 11:41 AM

I've rebuilt my vent windows and bought new handles, but the new chrome handles are seemingly loose. The kit gave me 1 wavy tension washer. My guess is that the new handle is cast too big? Should I wrap a layer of tape of other gasket material on the post or use a second washer ?

Anybody have this yet?

Thanks
Jake

Andice · 02-16-2015, 02:58 PM

Yep, I have one that is loose like that too. The original drivers side handle fell apart and I replaced it with a repro handle. Now it flops around. More aftermarket junk. I never thought about using some tape to tighten it up. It may work. God luck.

jbgroby · 02-16-2015, 03:17 PM

I'm also thinking that another washer might press the sheve pin against the post ? It's the little things like this that make me crazy!

luvbowties · 02-17-2015, 03:44 PM

You might try plumber's Teflon tape. It goes on very thinly per revolution, so it along with an extra tension spring-or-two may just 'dial it in'.
Hth,
Sam

jbgroby · 02-17-2015, 04:09 PM

That's a great idea, thanks

Hydra · 02-19-2015, 10:16 PM

I had that same issue. Its that the pin that holds the reproduction handle is set too far away from the groove.If you compare the original to the repro its quite clear.The drivers side was fine but the passenger side was floppy.The original had a casting number of R2 and the reproduction was just R. They sent another and it was the same thing.I think its just a inherit design flaw.

61K10 · 02-20-2015, 03:05 PM

you might try a bigger roll pin (thats what i call them)maybe drill it bigger.

pestwagon · 02-20-2015, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hydra

I had that same issue. Its that the pin that holds the reproduction handle is set too far away from the groove.If you compare the original to the repro its quite clear.The drivers side was fine but the passenger side was floppy.The original had a casting number of R2 and the reproduction was just R. They sent another and it was the same thing.I think its just a inherit design flaw.

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1963chev · 02-25-2015, 11:08 AM

I Put Three Wavy Washers On And Used A Small C-clamp To Hold The Handle Tight. Then I Was Able To Push the Pin in The Grove And Walla It Is Tight Like New. thanks

02-16-2015, 11:41 AM	#1
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Vent window handle righting I've rebuilt my vent windows and bought new handles, but the new chrome handles are seemingly loose. The kit gave me 1 wavy tension washer. My guess is that the new handle is cast too big? Should I wrap a layer of tape of other gasket material on the post or use a second washer ? Anybody have this yet? Thanks Jake Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

02-16-2015, 02:58 PM	#2
Andice Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 241	Re: Vent window handle righting Yep, I have one that is loose like that too. The original drivers side handle fell apart and I replaced it with a repro handle. Now it flops around. More aftermarket junk. I never thought about using some tape to tighten it up. It may work. God luck.

02-16-2015, 03:17 PM	#3
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: Vent window handle righting I'm also thinking that another washer might press the sheve pin against the post ? It's the little things like this that make me crazy! __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

02-17-2015, 03:44 PM	#4
luvbowties Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: southeasternfoothillsofusa Posts: 1,557	Re: Vent window handle righting You might try plumber's Teflon tape. It goes on very thinly per revolution, so it along with an extra tension spring-or-two may just 'dial it in'. Hth, Sam

02-17-2015, 04:09 PM	#5
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: Vent window handle righting That's a great idea, thanks __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

02-19-2015, 10:16 PM	#6
Hydra Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Posts: 66	Re: Vent window handle righting I had that same issue. Its that the pin that holds the reproduction handle is set too far away from the groove.If you compare the original to the repro its quite clear.The drivers side was fine but the passenger side was floppy.The original had a casting number of R2 and the reproduction was just R. They sent another and it was the same thing.I think its just a inherit design flaw.

02-20-2015, 03:05 PM	#7
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: Vent window handle righting you might try a bigger roll pin (thats what i call them)maybe drill it bigger. __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

02-25-2015, 11:08 AM	#9
1963chev Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 80	Re: Vent window handle righting I Put Three Wavy Washers On And Used A Small C-clamp To Hold The Handle Tight. Then I Was Able To Push the Pin in The Grove And Walla It Is Tight Like New. thanks

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