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Y-Blockhead · 07-21-2014, 08:26 PM

'Evening Gents. Strange thing...

Rolled up the drivers side window on my 30 Fordor and it went back down. Still on the track and all, Rolls up and down easily, just won't stay up? I'm not familiar with Model A window regulators. What do you suppose could be the problem? Broken spring or ?? Would like to have any parts needed in hand before taking the door apart.

Purdy Swoft · 07-21-2014, 08:33 PM

I would say a broken spring on the regulator.

Tom Wesenberg · 07-21-2014, 08:42 PM

You should have a fairly heavy spring to counter the weight of the window, and the regulator should have a small spring under the cover that locks the handle in place.

ford3 · 07-21-2014, 09:05 PM

the guys are right, there is a spring in the regulator that is wound up as you roll the window down, this helps to raise the window and hold it up, get a catalog from sacramento vintage ford in calif, one of the best illustrated catalogs out there , it shows the regulator and the spring

jmeckel · 07-21-2014, 09:07 PM

I also vote for a broken spring, had the same issue when one on my Tudor broke. The coil spring is rather large and strong, but not that hard to replace.

Y-Blockhead · 07-22-2014, 12:04 AM

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This the spring y'all are referring too?

Looks like an easy fix. Thanks to all that responded.

Tom Wesenberg · 07-22-2014, 04:15 AM

Yes, that's the spring to counter the weight of the window. If your's is OK, then you'll need to replace the small locking spring under the cover on the window handle shaft in the regulator.

Bill Underwood · 07-22-2014, 05:47 AM

If that is not broken it could be the winder spring, inside the cup is worn too

Y-Blockhead · 07-22-2014, 10:42 AM

All good info. Really appreciate it. I'm new to Model A's so learning curve is steep!!

Writing all info down in a notebook.

07-21-2014, 08:26 PM	#1
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Drivers window won't stay up. 'Evening Gents. Strange thing... Rolled up the drivers side window on my 30 Fordor and it went back down. Still on the track and all, Rolls up and down easily, just won't stay up? I'm not familiar with Model A window regulators. What do you suppose could be the problem? Broken spring or ?? Would like to have any parts needed in hand before taking the door apart. Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 07-21-2014 at 11:53 PM.

07-21-2014, 08:33 PM	#2
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Drivers window won't stay up. I would say a broken spring on the regulator.

07-21-2014, 08:42 PM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Drivers window won't stay up. You should have a fairly heavy spring to counter the weight of the window, and the regulator should have a small spring under the cover that locks the handle in place.

07-21-2014, 09:05 PM	#4
ford3 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: oroville calif. Posts: 1,453	Re: Drivers window won't stay up. the guys are right, there is a spring in the regulator that is wound up as you roll the window down, this helps to raise the window and hold it up, get a catalog from sacramento vintage ford in calif, one of the best illustrated catalogs out there , it shows the regulator and the spring

07-21-2014, 09:07 PM	#5
jmeckel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Luck WI Posts: 550	Re: Drivers window won't stay up. I also vote for a broken spring, had the same issue when one on my Tudor broke. The coil spring is rather large and strong, but not that hard to replace. __________________ Jon "If you choose to not decide, you still have made a choice!" RUSH Don't tell me what you know..... Tell me what you have done.

07-22-2014, 12:04 AM	#6
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: Drivers window won't stay up. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) This the spring y'all are referring too? Looks like an easy fix. Thanks to all that responded. Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 07-22-2014 at 12:13 AM.

07-22-2014, 04:15 AM	#7
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Drivers window won't stay up. Yes, that's the spring to counter the weight of the window. If your's is OK, then you'll need to replace the small locking spring under the cover on the window handle shaft in the regulator.

07-22-2014, 05:47 AM	#8
Bill Underwood Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 445	Re: Drivers window won't stay up. If that is not broken it could be the winder spring, inside the cup is worn too

07-22-2014, 10:42 AM	#9
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: Drivers window won't stay up. All good info. Really appreciate it. I'm new to Model A's so learning curve is steep!! Writing all info down in a notebook. Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 07-22-2014 at 11:00 AM.