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Topic: What kind of oil for window channels?
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 2436
From: Lusby, MD
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 06-10-2002 08:45 PM
   
I had to replace the gear assembly in the passenger side door. The old one stripped completely. I reassembled it all today, and it still seems pretty stiff to move the window up and down. I put some bearing type grease on the gear itself, but I'm thinking I need to put something within the channel. What kind should I use? I'm thinking the grease is probably a bit much....no? Silicon spray? That probably wouldn't last long....HELP!! 
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 12015
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 06-10-2002 08:54 PM
I just used a small amount of wheel grease there too.I have always been told not use silcon on plastic parts.SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19751
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-10-2002 09:07 PM
Believe it or not, FoMoCo actually offers and sells a window channel lubricant. 
You can purchase it at your local FLM dealer.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member
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I65Stang
Gearhead Posts: 5950
From: Antelope, CA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 06-10-2002 09:24 PM
I have always used white grease on mine and they are some of the smoothest I have felt . Havent done it since I installed the regulators almost 4 years ago ------------------
Tim M&M Member #35
1965 Mustang coupe, 200 I6, Holley 2300, Clifford header, true duals w/ 26" Smithys
1988 Mustang GT AOD vert, 15.810 @ 88.871 mph 100% stock w/ no traction
1976 Silverline Comoro 18' trihull ski boat, 188 hp 302 I/O, another toy
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70SportsRoof
Gearhead Posts: 777
From: Phoenix, AZ
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 06-10-2002 09:57 PM
I'll second the white grease. I've used it on all my car's and truck's window regulators and it works great. You get in a tube that makes it easy to put in the tracks.------------------
Gary-
1970 Mustang Deluxe SportsRoof (daily driver), 1946 Ford pickup, another 1946 Ford pickup, 1947 Ford parts truck, 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Town Vic
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5739
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 06-10-2002 10:30 PM
Third the white stuff-grease that is! Lubriplate.
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JT
Gearhead Posts: 186
From: Pearland, Texas, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 06-13-2002 11:36 PM
Fourth on the white grease. It goes on real easy if you get it in a spray can. ------------------
JT
'68 Coupe w/351W
'01 Bullitt #3357, Dark Highland Green
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3529
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 06-13-2002 11:42 PM
You've probably figured out by now that the 'white grease' is the ticket... but don't stop at the channels. An aerosol is required for this, but lube every mechanism of the regulator inside the door; levers, gears, slides, anything that moves/pivots/travels. Your windows will glide
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