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Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:50 pm

My louvered jalousie window knob broke and the screw/part/dewhickey that the knob fits on to to control the window also broke. What is this part called and is it easy to fix/find, etc.....

Sun Jun 15, 2008 10:00 pm

253070937B

http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=253070937B
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D253%2D070%2D937%2DB

i just realized that's not the part you are seeking. The crank itself past the knob is not showing up on search.
dp

Mon Jun 16, 2008 6:24 am

Aren't those parts just the knob. I picked up a new knob, but the screw/pin(whatever it is called) that actually controls the window louvers is the part that I need.

Mon Jun 16, 2008 6:46 am

So you're saying the actual shaft the knob goes on to is broken off? As in flush with the window frame?

Find a donor window.

Mon Jun 16, 2008 6:58 am

busdaddy wrote: So you're saying the actual shaft the knob goes on to is broken off? As in flush with the window frame?

Find a donor window.

YES; exactly that....Do I really need a new window though? It is not repairable?.....

Mon Jun 16, 2008 7:16 am

Sounds like you broke part of the window transmission and unless you want to take the window all apart and try to fix it....Replacing it would be easier.

Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:47 am

Having learned the hard way how much of a pain in the a** taking apart a window is I'd find another window personally.

Sat Jul 16, 2011 1:45 pm

Hehr Torque Operator 8700/7900 Part number: 008-191

Just had the RV parts place order me a couple, they're different for left/right side.

Not too hard to take a part the window and replace, about 8 screws and 6 rivets.

Sat Jul 16, 2011 7:55 pm

that is interresting. Are those windows american made and they shipped them to germany back than?

How much is a piece?

chap wrote: Hehr Torque Operator 8700/7900 Part number: 008-191

Just had the RV parts place order me a couple, they're different for left/right side.

Not too hard to take a part the window and replace, about 8 screws and 6 rivets.

Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:30 pm

I just bought new metal knobs from this guy... they are awesome. $37 each though including shipping.

http://www.mcjproducts.com/7.html

Sat Jul 23, 2011 11:44 am

it would be cool to get rid of the slop in the windows. keep us posted on how they work

Sun Jul 24, 2011 9:32 pm

I just finished the restoration of my Jalousie louvered windows... check these baby's out!

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150197734882470.303820.516077469&l=4831ab272a

Before:

After:

I completely disassembled them, machine polished them with Nuvite, bought new aluminum screws and polished the screw heads, bought a new seals kit from Wolfsburg West, tinted the glass at 20%, put in new screen, and installed a new billet aluminum knob from mcjproducts. (http://www.mcjproducts.com/7.html)

Sun Jul 24, 2011 9:42 pm

This place also has the Jalousie torque operators for sale for about $8 each:

https://www.pellandent.com/Motorhome_Product_Details.aspx?productID=500

Look for 2 of these:

Hehr Torque Operator (right hand) p/n 008-192

After inspecting the setup on my Jalousie windows, it appears that I need to buy two right Torque Operators for my bus.

I'll let you guys know how it turns out.

Mon Jul 25, 2011 12:14 pm

there is the Amazon route for lift mechanisms
R-7021 Right operator
R-7020 Left operator

where I found a few operators had failed is the 2 'tangs' inside that engage the craoss bar shaft are weak and break away.

Mon Jul 25, 2011 12:25 pm

busdaddy wrote: Having learned the hard way how much of a pain in the a** taking apart a window is I'd find another window personally.
And when costumers ask me how much to fix those windows they can't believe it I said try it and get back to me. I have rebuilt some for myself and I tell you what I don't even want to do them for myself.

Mon Jul 25, 2011 12:30 pm

AlohaFlyer wrote: I just finished the restoration of my Jalousie louvered windows... check these baby's out!

I completely disassembled them, machine polished them with Nuvite, bought new aluminum screws and polished the screw heads, bought a new seals kit from Wolfsburg West, tinted the glass at 20%, put in new screen, and installed a new billet aluminum knob from mcjproducts. (http://www.mcjproducts.com/7.html)
So how much do you charge to do mine? unless you protected them with something they will dull up soon.

Mon Jul 25, 2011 2:07 pm

bigbore wrote:
So how much do you charge to do mine? unless you protected them with something they will dull up soon.

You're right... they are a huge pain in the butt to do. But I was very pleased with the result.

What do you recommend protecting these with that would keep them from dulling up? I hadn't thought of that?

Mon Jul 25, 2011 2:08 pm

danfromsyr wrote: there is the Amazon route for lift mechanisms
R-7021 Right operator
R-7020 Left operator

where I found a few operators had failed is the 2 'tangs' inside that engage the craoss bar shaft are weak and break away.

Nice find! Those look like they would work too.

Am I the only one that had to buy only Right Hand operators for my bus? I have a 71 Westy. Are they all the same or do some busses need the LH operator too? Just curious.

Mon Jul 25, 2011 2:21 pm

you should be able to use any mag wheel polish & protector.
but check into what the big shiney rigs use.. I think it's a Mother's product.

most (ie. nearly all) use the RH gearbox, but I do have 1 out of 12 windows here with a LH gearbox, allows both windows to crank from the same end of the car..

Mon Jul 25, 2011 2:22 pm

danfromsyr wrote: you should be able to use any mag wheel polish & protector.
but check into what the big shiney rigs use.. I think it's a Mother's product.

most (ie. nearly all) use the RH gearbox, but I do have 1 out of 12 windows here with a LH gearbox, allows both windows to crank from the same end of the car..

Wow... interesting. Thanks for the tips. :D