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wrndln · 12-29-2015, 11:27 AM

I bought a handle for a closed car window regulator at a swap meet recently. However, the knob on the handle does not turn like it should. I soaked the knob end in PB Blaster, but it didn't help. I suspect the knob swelled a little being pot metal. I hate to use heat, as I think it might ruin the handle. Does anyone have a way to allow the knob to turn?
Thanks for any help,
Rusty Nelson

Tim B. · 12-29-2015, 11:59 AM

Put it in a small can knob end down. Fill with your favorite penetrating oil until the knob is covered and put the can on a shelf where you will be able to find it and let it sit. Check it in a month or so. Patience and penetrating oil may be your best tools. Tim

SeaSlugs · 12-29-2015, 05:01 PM

^^ yup or acetone and ATF ^^^ stuff creeps into everything.

Mitch//pa · 12-29-2015, 05:14 PM

Put it in a cup of evaporust

C26Pinelake · 12-29-2015, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim B.

Put it in a small can knob end down. Fill with your favorite penetrating oil until the knob is covered and put the can on a shelf where you will be able to find it and let it sit. Check it in a month or so. Patience and penetrating oil may be your best tools. Tim

Great advice Tim ! Patience is your friend in this scenario! Wayne

wrndln · 12-29-2015, 06:31 PM

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I am in no hurry, so I think I will do as Tim said, leave it in penetrating oil for about a month. If that doesn't work, go to acetone. If that doesn't work Evaporust.
Thanks for the suggestions.
Rusty Nelson

old car guy · 12-29-2015, 08:39 PM

My 29 did not have the handles and I like you bought some and they were the same very stiff did as Mitch suggested and in no time those suckers spun like a raise horse. I am sure the oil and acetone would work also but the evaporust desolated the rust inside the handles, no more problems and it seemed liked they posited up better also.

12-29-2015, 11:59 AM	#2
Tim B. Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 162	Re: Freeing window regulater handle Put it in a small can knob end down. Fill with your favorite penetrating oil until the knob is covered and put the can on a shelf where you will be able to find it and let it sit. Check it in a month or so. Patience and penetrating oil may be your best tools. Tim

12-29-2015, 05:01 PM	#3
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Freeing window regulater handle ^^ yup or acetone and ATF ^^^ stuff creeps into everything. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

12-29-2015, 05:14 PM	#4
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Freeing window regulater handle Put it in a cup of evaporust

12-29-2015, 06:31 PM	#6
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,297	Re: Freeing window regulater handle Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I am in no hurry, so I think I will do as Tim said, leave it in penetrating oil for about a month. If that doesn't work, go to acetone. If that doesn't work Evaporust. Thanks for the suggestions. Rusty Nelson

12-29-2015, 08:39 PM	#7
old car guy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: tampa fl Posts: 194	Re: Freeing window regulater handle My 29 did not have the handles and I like you bought some and they were the same very stiff did as Mitch suggested and in no time those suckers spun like a raise horse. I am sure the oil and acetone would work also but the evaporust desolated the rust inside the handles, no more problems and it seemed liked they posited up better also. __________________ old car guy