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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by enzoferrariphil, Jun 5, 2007.

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  1. enzoferrariphil

    enzoferrariphil Karting

    Oct 26, 2004
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    Solana Beach CA.
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    Philip Ponzio
    #1 enzoferrariphil, Jun 5, 2007
    DOES ANYONE KNOW THE LENGHT OF THE WINDOW CABLE? MY CABLE FRAYED AND WAS UNMEASURABLE.I TOOK A GUESS AND I CAME UP SHORT.WINDOW DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH TRAVEL .THE WINDOW GOES UP AND DOWN GREAT.BUT NOT ALL THE WAY UP OR DOWN.REPLACING THE CABLE IS EASY BUT I REALLY NEED TO KNOW THE LENGHT

    THANKS

    PHIL
     
  2. Private_Joker

    Private_Joker Formula Junior

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    Tom
    #2 Private_Joker, Jun 5, 2007
    I don't know the answer, but please refrain from using all caps lock in posts. Good luck with your project, I hope all goes well.
     
  3. kgantzer

    kgantzer Rookie

    Apr 9, 2004
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    #3 kgantzer, Jun 5, 2007
    I do not know off the top of my head, but if you send me an email reminder, I will check my garage for an old unit that also has a frayed cable, and I will measure it for you.
    Kurt
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  4. miketuason

    miketuason F1 World Champ
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    #4 miketuason, Jun 6, 2007
    Can you measure the other side if it's good?
     
  5. Verell

    Verell F1 Veteran
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    #5 Verell, Jun 7, 2007
    Search is your friend, its in one of the power window repair threads, maybe in the 'old ferrarichat'. Try 'window' 'cable' 'sears' if I remember correctly.
     
  6. enzoferrariphil

    enzoferrariphil Karting

    Oct 26, 2004
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    Solana Beach CA.
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    Philip Ponzio
    #6 enzoferrariphil, Jun 7, 2007
    Thank you Kurt for taking the time to measure a cable for me .but your measurement of 66.5" was way too short.after alot of trial and error,I came up with a measurement of 11' 3" that worked with plenty of adjustment.after cleaning the 27 year old rock hard grease out of the regulator and installing a new cable(availiable from your local bike shop) my windows are now at an acceptable speed. sorry for no picts. what I did was disassemble the regulator completely and cleaned.removed the old cable and reattached the cable to the spool by using a non insulated electrical butt connector,crimp connector and then solder it. works great. OEM motors do not have enough torque to pull this repair out. One must remember that this was a hand built car,every thing can be repaired. There is no need to purchase a new regulator.someone has to rebuild it .You can do the same.Also the speed of your windows will depend on how much time you spend on the adjustment procedure and where you place the cable to the glass. and also the adjustment of the front guide, which also holds the front section of the sationary glass.Take your time ,and without spending alot of money your windows will work alot better

    Phil
     

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