Power window motor replacement

[DJP]

My driver's side power window motor quit working several months ago, now that the warmer weather is here, I decieded to replace it. I had the drive motor out last year to replace the clutch, I should have replaced the entire thing then, but I guess I was just too cheap to spring for the extra $100. 00. This time, I removed the motor the easy way. Rather than removing the entire window regulator, and mechanism to get access to the drive motor mount bolts, I cut three 9/16" Dia. access holes on the inner door skin. Now I can slip a 3/8" socket through the access holes to access the mount bolts to the drive motor. Once the door panel is reinstalled, you won't see the access holes.

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89 D-250 LE 5 speed 3. 55 Limited slip, Banks Intercooler, 'Ol Blue Specials, K&N, Full Boar Muffler, 3" exhaust, Diesel Dynamics Stage 1 kit, Boost/Pyro. & 16cm2 215K miles.

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

Does that allow the motor/clutch assembly to be removed as a unit? Does the motor have easily accessible/replaceable brushes? I gotta work on mine for the passenger's side - I think it was you who gave me some other helpful info on the process...

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http://community. webshots.com/user/davison71 Early '91 250, 727 AT, 307 rear... Banks Stinger exhaust, intercooler... US Gear OD... Tweaked pump, upgraded radiator... MORE than a match for every new PS Ford encountered so far...

"Dura" WHAT? NOW I know where all those recycled beer cans go...

 

[DJP]

Gary,
The motor and clutch comes out as an assembly. The brushes are pretty easy to replace if you can solder and if you can find some place to buy them. I pulled my motor apart today and found the brushes, brush holders, commutator, and bearings to be toast. I cheaped it last year and did just a clutch replacement, but I found out the hard way when that goes out, the rest of it is not not far behind it. I found Autozone carries new (not remanufactured) drive motor and clutch assemblys for around $100. 00 with a lifetime warranty - not bad when I consider I paid over $30. 00 last year for just the clutch from Manny, Moe and Jack.

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89 D-250 LE 5 speed 3. 55 Limited slip, Banks Intercooler, 'Ol Blue Specials, K&N, Full Boar Muffler, 3" exhaust, Diesel Dynamics Stage 1 kit, Boost/Pyro. & 16cm2 215K miles.

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

WELL, drilled the holes in the inner panel, removed the motor/clutch assembly, disassembled the motor, and it was half full of water!

Amazingly, no real damage, cleaned everything up carefully, lots of WD-40 and cotton swabs, greased/oiled all shafts/bushings (clutch was fine!) reassembled the works - works like a CHARM!

Jack, without your EXTREMELY helpful advice, it would have been MUCH harder - I appreciate you help, and this board for making it available! #ad
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http://community. webshots.com/user/davison71 Early '91 250, 727 AT, 307 rear... Banks Stinger exhaust, intercooler... US Gear OD... Tweaked pump, upgraded radiator... MORE than a match for every new PS Ford encountered so far...

"Dura" WHAT? NOW I know where all those recycled beer cans go...

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

Thanks Jack!