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  1. greatscott73

    greatscott73 Formula Junior

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    Here's one for you electrical whizzes. The passenger door power window in my 87 cab is a bit slow, but tolerable. However, when I push the switch in either direction for up or down, the only way anything moves is if I give the door panel a smack with the palm of my hand in the general area of where the motor bolts to the door frame. I went in and cleaned all the terminals, including the 3-wire bundle that is grounded to the frame, but it doesn't seem to make a difference. I'm wondering if it may be an internal fault in the motor itself. Any educated guesses?
     
  2. mike32

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    Connect a voltmeter and measure when it is operating, if the voltage drops too much then nothing will happen, i can let you have the wiring diagram if needed
     
  3. greatscott73

    greatscott73 Formula Junior

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    Thank you for the generous offer. Actually, the voltage seems OK since it looks like someone hooked one of Birdman's accelerators previously. After taking the entire mech apart, the track and cable were pretty gummed up, so I'm amazed it works at all. Since these original Bosch motors seem to be hard to come by, I wonder if anyone has come up with a different or later motor that will bolt up.
     
  4. theunissenguido

    theunissenguido Formula 3
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    I did change my QV doors with 3.2 doors...other mecanisme. So problem solved...
    Guido
     
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  5. greatscott73

    greatscott73 Formula Junior

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    I have the 3.2 mechanism, thank heavens, but the motor seems awfully tired. I detached it from the track and wired it directly to 12 volts and it turns, but slowly. I fear the end is nigh....
     
  6. mike32

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    If the motor is still working then it is fix able, probably just needs new bearings and cleaning. Diy or find a local repair shop.
     
  7. jkstevens2

    jkstevens2 Formula Junior

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    They call that trick of hitting the door panel......."the fonz"
     
  8. 88MONDIAL

    88MONDIAL Formula 3

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    When I start my car my tach doesn't work at all, just sits at 0. I have to tap the binnacle right above it lightly, one time. It's Italian charm. It's "normal" Haha. Seriously hope you can get it figured out.
     
  9. jgoodman

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    Like Mike said, it’s likely not an electrical problem. It’s a thick caked grease problem. If you get to it and regrease the entire mechanism especially the motor, it should improve.
     
  10. greatscott73

    greatscott73 Formula Junior

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    Even after extreme de-caking, the motor barely moves, so I'm in the process of trying to source another.
    The track itself was gummed up so badly it is a wonder anything moved at all. That has been rectified.
    The long term plan is to try and find someone locally who will freshen up the old motor, but so far not having any success on that front.
     
  11. Steve Magnusson

    Steve Magnusson Two Time F1 World Champ
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    This is a sign of corrosion/oxidation between the brushes and the commutator segments inside the motor. These type of motors need to be run occasionally to keep this interface clean and in good electrical contact -- very common for often disused rear window motors on any marque car to have this issue.
     
  12. mike32

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    Just take it to bits and stick new bearings in it, give it a good clean with electrical cleaner and see what happens.
     
  13. greatscott73

    greatscott73 Formula Junior

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    Any idea where to source those bearings? It feels like it needs some, since it is rather "lumpy" when turned in the housing.
     
  14. mike32

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    Bearing are bearings- just get the old ones out and read the numbers off the sides. Any local bearing and seal supplier will stock them. Motors are probably Bosch and they dont make bearings, but use stock ones
     
  15. greatscott73

    greatscott73 Formula Junior

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    To keep everyone up to date: I tried every suggestion and every other thing I could think of to get my window motor working to no avail. Finally gave up and bought a used motor off of ebay for a VERY reasonable price. Bolted it in and now everything works as designed. Window goes up and down at normal speed, and door panel rapping isn't required for operation, lol. Thanks to everyone that spent their time responding and offering expertise. It is always appreciated.
     
  16. alexion

    alexion Formula 3
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    You're welcome! It cost me $1200 for a new motor and track from Ferrari.
     
  17. greatscott73

    greatscott73 Formula Junior

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    I found this rather odd wear damage on the armature after taking everything apart, so I think the thing was on its way out anyway. Only seems to be in the one spot, which I thought was weird. Anyway, alls well that ends well, for about a grand total of $75
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  18. mike32

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    The bearing are probably worn and it rubbing due to its balance, it is a wound rotor so it will not have damaged the wire. Were the bearings tight or damaged
     
  19. greatscott73

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    Here's an updated piece of info with tired motors in the doors of your later mechanism Mondials or 328s. I found a motor from a company called A1 Electric in California that is selling these NEW for the princely sum of $95. It even has the Bosch 070 part number on the case for the right side door. Considering the used price seems to be considerably more on sights such as ebay, I thought it was quite a find. Always nice to replace with new as opposed to 30 year old used. It appears to have sat on a shelf for a considerable time, but They assure me it has never been used.
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  20. greatscott73

    greatscott73 Formula Junior

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    FYI, these motors are listed strictly as a Bosch replacement motor on their site. Ferrari is never mentioned. When I told the guy on the phone what it was going in, he laughed at me and warned me there would be no returning it if it didn't fit.
     
  21. alexion

    alexion Formula 3
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    There's still 30 year old grease inside
     
  22. greatscott73

    greatscott73 Formula Junior

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    True, but after having a couple of these apart at this point, Bosch seems to have used a better quality lube than Ferrari did on the track. I have seen no evidence of the solidified glop inside the motors that was so prevalent on the mechanism. I suppose the heat generated by a running motor may also affect that situation.
     

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