[mattthestash]

Hey all,
I finally got around to putting all my old hardware into my new doors on my 1971 chevelle.
After I pulled them (working) from the old door I cleaned up a bit of rust on them and then installed into the new door.
I tested them and found it will roll down as normal but as soon as I let go of the crank the hardware raises extremely quickly. The base that the crank attaches to also spins rapidly so I do not think it is worn out teeth.

Did I screw up the coil spring or loose some type of spring stop? I did degrease and then regrease, also the glass is currently not in it.
Everything was working fine before I pulled the hardware out.

Thanks for the help, I hope I didnt screw it up to bad!!

 

[72ragtop]

The spring is to counter balance the weight of the glass, so what you have is normal without the glass. Suspect all will be fine once you get the glass in.
Jim

 

[540ChevelleSS]

Mine roll up very easily but not by themselves, but then I never tried them without glass. I would think with the weight of the glass they should function well.

 

[mattthestash]

As I hit the submit button I thought maybe the glass would hold it in place as well; Guess I over reacted!
Thanks everyone for the help; hopefully this post will help others as well.