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5Hud

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1951 Frazer vac window
« on: June 28, 2016, 12:10:03 AM »
Is there anything one could run through a vacuum window actuator (neats foot oil, trans. fluid) to smooth the operation of it? It goes up and down but is a little jerky, possibly from lack of use.  Thanks.

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Re: 1951 Frazer vac window
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2016, 04:16:28 AM »
First thing to check is to make sure the window glass runs are not damaged or dirty. If the window binds in the glass run it will be jerky. Basically the motors either work, or stop working at the same spot each time if the motor is bad. The diaphragms are a type of soft plastic /rubber material. Don't try to spray anything inside the motors. Oil will just settle to the bottom of the motor and be ineffective.   I repaired all 4 of my window motors on my 1951 Manhattan. Now they go up and down faster than electric windows. The speed can be adjusted and just before the window goes all the way up, the window slows down to close softly. That is the cool feature. Also, on the pump, there is a fine screen at the vacuum inlet that can be partially clogged. Just clean that with some compressed air.
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Re: 1951 Frazer vac window
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2016, 07:05:05 PM »
Thanks very much for the reply, good info. If a new diaphragm was required would it have to be made? I doubt it is an off-the-shelf item at your Trico store.    Bob

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Re: 1951 Frazer vac window
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2016, 07:52:13 PM »
Bob, your dad called this evening and I mentioned this 51 F Hardtop listing on e-bay.  There's a lot of photos and even a short video I believe.  It's ending tomorrow but thought you two might like to view it.   ;)

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/231984857199?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

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Re: 1951 Frazer vac window - NEW UNITS ON EBAY
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2016, 08:06:27 PM »
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Re: 1951 Frazer vac window
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2016, 09:11:57 PM »
Those are hydraulic cylinders not vacuum. Maybe they also have vacuum but it doesn't say.

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Re: 1951 Frazer vac window
« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2016, 07:54:14 AM »
Whoops...my bad!   ;D
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