Body / Glass: C Body Window Regulator Spring Install

[wdills]

Is there a procedure for installing the spring back on the regulator. Specifically how much tension does the spring need to be under when installed?

Thanks
Wayne

[52hawk]

Hmm... I have a spare in the garage.I just went out and tried to remove the spring-[with the regulator turned all the way to the up position] With a medium sized screw driver,it feels like not a whole lot of tension.I think I could easily take the spring off and reinstall with a small effort.

[wdills]

Could you e-mail me a photo of the spring with the regulator all the way up and another with it all the way down. From that I should be able to estimate what I need to do to get the tension right.

Thanks
Wayne
wayne.dills@yahoo.com

[64V-K7]

Note that the spring gets tighter as the window goes down. You may be able to over extend the regulator to load the spring. Once it's back on, just a slight amount of tension will keep it there...

[52hawk]

Email w/2 pics sent. Keeping in mind that this spring is 56 years old,I actually tried,and found I could remove it from the stud on the outer end-with my fingers.[with regulator in the 'up' position of course] This regulator worked well,but had a lot of slop[meaning the window cranked turned almost a quarter turn before the glass began moving.]
I found one seemingly much tighter at a swap meet,but it seems the quarter turn loose is maybe not so excessive anyway.

[wdills]

Photos received. Thanks for taking the time to do that.

Wayne