RE: IML: Need some power window motors for my '68

["TomC" <tcsibor@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello and thank you for your note. I learned the hard way about the snapping
scissors mechanism.  I have a nice scar across my wrist to match your
fingers :-) After I did that, I read the information on the site about
clamping them down..

I have several problems with the whole window electrical system. I have a
couple of seized motors, one disintegrated gear head and not sure of the
others yet, 2 switches not working, and the window relay (the one behind the
drivers kick plate) not energizing. When I short the relay, I have power
going to the switches. I have to trace the circuit to see what energizes the
relay as it is not getting a ground signal. The circuit breakers are working
fine.

I have taken 2 of my motors out and apart. Other than a good cleaning, they
both require brushes. Were you able to find brushes for yours?

I didn't realize kits were available....

TomC


-----Original Message-----
From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of aeyn
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 3:11 PM
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: IML: Need some power window motors for my '68


Tom,
Are there ANY sounds coming from the doors AT ALL?  Humming,
clicking, whirring?  If there is sound then the "nylon bearings"
have turned to gravel.  I had to get a kit from Auto Zone for
each of my four windows and rebuit them.  The refurb kit is VERY
easy!!!  It comes with the inner and outter gears as well as the
"nylon bearings" AND a packet of plenty of grease to do the job.
I think that the kit was about $13-$19.  Now, they all work as
good as new.  I also repaired the window switches at the same
time.  ALSO, check the repair section on window replacement here.
 By the waym I did NOT have to remove the glass, nor the
mechanism; however, good reliable clamps and a long stout screw
driver were VERY helpful.   BE VERY CAREFUL!!  Removing the motor
will RELEASE the spring wound scissor mechanism!!!  I have scars
on the backs of the fingers on my right hand to prove it!  It
bled like mad and I have a rare blood type!  (That happened with
my 69 Imperial about 1973.)  Also, be careful of the routing of
the wiring coming out of the motor.  I made the mistake of not
tying it down and the motor wiring caught on a window stop and
yanked one of the wires out of the motor.  I was able to solder
the wire back in palce in side the motor.
    The things we go through for our cars..

Aeyn & Patrick



--- TomC <tcsibor@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> My '68 4 dr has 5 of the six window motors not working. I know
> I can try to
> disassemble and clean them, but if anyone has any working
> spares they would
> like to part with, please let me know. Both vent motors are
> dead, as is the
> passenger front and both rears.
>
> Thank you
> TomC
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of
> Nicholasadamo@xxxxxxx
> Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 1:07 PM
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: IML: 1966 Imperial Crown 4-door for sale
>
>
> Just out of curiosity, where is the car located??
>
> I'm in Virginia and if it is anywhere nearby I'd like to take a
> look.
>
> Nick
>



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