39 ford

[lignell]

my 1939 ford front window regulator will not crank out,it moves just a little and then stops any ideas thank you

[Kube]

Most likely the regulator is worn out and / or has broken teeth. VERY typical issue.

[maneri]

they make a replacement gear for the cast one (if thats the problem)

[Kube]

Originally Posted by maneri

they make a replacement gear for the cast one (if thats the problem)

Not that I am aware of.

[SofaKing]

I can't find my photo, been looking since yesterday. On my 39 pu I had the same problem, the knob turned a little but would then jam. The cast gear was bent slightly between the teeth, 2nd and 3rd from closed if I recall, very near fully closed in any case. I used a dremel and about a 1/16" rotary file to provide a little clearance between the football shaped teeth and it now works great. I had to take the regulator apart for access. When I rebent the tabs that hold it together a couple broke off as expected so I tacked them with my mig. I had considered trying to straighten the gear but thought it too likely I'd break the gear and there is more disassembly required. If I can find the photo I'll post it.

This thread has a copy of the photo of my regulator, funny that I can't find it anywhere else...

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...73#post1351373

[V8COOPMAN]

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Originally Posted by SofaKing

If I can find the photo I'll post it.

This thread has a copy of the photo of my regulator, funny that I can't find it anywhere else...

This one? DD

[callbald]

I have the same problem with my 39 pickup. How did you get to the regulator if the window wouldn't open? Those screws are really buried.

[Dec211975]

There is a guy on ebay that casts new gears from aluminum he goes by chevi-shop he is from Milledgeville, IL I believe. He currently does not have any listed. I bought several from him and would be willing to help some one out if they need one.

[lignell]

thanks