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tajoe

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Mechanical window regulators
« on: May 30, 2022, 04:40:29 PM »
Gentlemen,
Looking for information leading to the installation of mechanical window regulators on my 84 T/A. Google hasn't got a clue about this, so I'm looking for manuals to instruct me on this install. Tried figuring it out myself "blindly" with no success in 2 hrs. Almost had to resort to TNT. Throwing out the un-reliable electric crap that lasts about as long as a tootsie roll. Wondering if there are any factory body manuals out there to be had. Appreciate any opinions.
Happy Memorial Day.
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tajoe

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Re: Mechanical window regulators
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2022, 07:50:40 AM »
(I see there's a lot going on over here).
If anyone is interested, I wuz able to get it done. Basically used one side as a Polish blue-print.
The passenger side, I had already removed the power regulator, but never pulled it out of the door. Recently I opened it up, because I was sick of plugging the hole where the window was down about an inch or so. With bad electric motors, and no battery, and because the car has been stored outside (for years), It's been covered with a quilt, a tarp, and a car cover. Fortunately it has never gotten water in it, but because I had already acquired the mechanical regulators, I decided to get them installed. It was extremely frustrating at 1st, cause I hadn't a clue how to approach this. After removing the drivers door panel, and seeing how the original was installed, it became clear what I needed to do. Below is a pic of a comparison of a mechanical regulator, and an elect. one. If there are any interested members, I will post more on this swap.

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kentucky yeti

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Re: Mechanical window regulators
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2022, 08:45:23 PM »
I’ve never owned a third gen, so I had nothing to contribute.  Glad you got it worked out.
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tajoe

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Re: Mechanical window regulators
« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2022, 02:09:25 PM »
Thanks for the comment Mike. I hope you're all moved into your new garage.
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Re: Mechanical window regulators
« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2022, 05:16:42 AM »
Thanks for the comment Mike. I hope you're all moved into your new garage.

It's mostly filled up  :lol:
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2016 Explorer Limited
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Re: Mechanical window regulators
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Re: Mechanical window regulators
« Reply #5 on: June 10, 2022, 02:02:24 PM »
Bet the concrete is still wet.
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Re: Mechanical window regulators
« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2022, 05:35:00 PM »
Build thread for this 84, for those who are curious.
http://www.transamcountry.com/community/index.php?topic=84412.0
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Re: Mechanical window regulators
« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2022, 05:35:00 PM »
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