Lub on window crank mech
 

Should there be lubrication in the window crank mechanism, specifically the little cup and spring that hold the window in whatever position you leave it? If lub is recommended, what type?

Re: Lub on window crank mech
 

I just lubed mine with white lithium grease and boy did it make a difference.

Mike

Re: Lub on window crank mech
 

i dont really use white lithium on anything anymore, thats old school. it dries up to easily and becomes ineffective. for brakes and things i use synthetic greases but to answer your question a good product for the window regulator is garage door track and chain lube available at Home Depot or lowes.

Re: Lub on window crank mech
 

I agree with Mitch about the white lithium grease and quit using it over 10 years ago.

I use Mystik JT-6 High Temp for almost everything that I grease.

I bought a tube of door lube in a round stick, and that made my Studebaker doors close much better. It might be bees wax, I'm not sure, but it's great for latches and won't grease your clothing.

Re: Lub on window crank mech
 

So are you saying the cup and spring should be lubricated?

Re: Lub on window crank mech
 

If it moves, I lube it. There is a spring lock inside the cup and I doubt you will get grease inside it, but oil will probably work it's way in. Whether this will defeat the purpose of the locking spring, I can not say. The locking spring is to hold the window in place until the handle is moved and releases the spring tension a little.

Re: Lub on window crank mech
 

the main things i lube is the roller track on the window and the regulator teeth.

Re: Lub on window crank mech
 

That's basically what I lube also. If the window glass is tight in the channel I might spray silicone in the side channels.

Re: Lub on window crank mech
 

yepper i always spray silicone also on the runs

Re: Lub on window crank mech
 

My wife could hardly raise the window in my coupe. After greasing the track and gears works like a charm. As Tom says if it moves grease it!

Sewall Tyler