Windows won't lock open

[Inland RV Center, In]

Originally Posted by perryg114

I can probably put in a new pin. It looks like it is riveted in there either that or it is pressed in.

Perry

That pin is pressed in.

Andy

[Darkspeed]

Originally Posted by perryg114

I can probably put in a new pin. It looks like it is riveted in there either that or it is pressed in.

Perry

Perry it may be as simple as slightly rotating the pin so an unworn edge engages the hole. Depends on if it was machined with a slope.

[Inland RV Center, In]

Originally Posted by Darkspeed

Perry it may be as simple as slightly rotating the pin so an unworn edge engages the hole. Depends on if it was machined with a slope.

That pin has a flat surface that protrudes from the window lift arm. No taper at all.

I will see if it will rotate when I get back to the office.

Andy

[perryg114]

Ok well the problem is fixed. The pins were frozen in the Nylon block so they would not engage the track. Also the handles were bent such that they were holding the pins away from the tracks. Bending the handles toward each other made it possible to push the pins into the holes in the track after I lubed everything with spray lithium grease. It is hard to get to the handles in the center bath because the window is behind a mirror and it is very narrow in there. I need to lube the rest of my windows. I think this trailer sat neglected for the last few years. I think if it sat another 5 yrs it would have been info the full Monte Restore. I think I saved the old girl just in time.

Perry

[Inland RV Center, In]

Originally Posted by perryg114

Ok well the problem is fixed. The pins were frozen in the Nylon block so they would not engage the track. Also the handles were bent such that they were holding the pins away from the tracks. Bending the handles toward each other made it possible to push the pins into the holes in the track after I lubed everything with spray lithium grease. It is hard to get to the handles in the center bath because the window is behind a mirror and it is very narrow in there. I need to lube the rest of my windows. I think this trailer sat neglected for the last few years. I think if it sat another 5 yrs it would have been info the full Monte Restore. I think I saved the old girl just in time.

Perry

Great.

Yes, it's always wise to keep parts lubed with silicone spray.

Saves many headaches.

Andy