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Post by dgallen on Nov 27, 2021 21:26:12 GMT -8
I have a Mobile Scout and the windows have center mount window operators. The operators have a hex hole in them that the crank rod slips into. The hex rod is attached to the window crank handle. There is no screw or anything holding the crank handle to the hex rod. I need to remove the crank handles so that I can remove the screens in the camper. I tried just pulling one off the crank handles off and instead of just the handle coming off the hex rod just slid out of the window operator. The window works fine but now the hex rod just slides out of the window operator. Does anyone know how to get the crank handle off of the hex rod without the hex rod sliding out of the window operator? Any help or ideas would be appreciated. Thanks
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Post by vikx on Nov 27, 2021 22:00:06 GMT -8
Please post a photo. I'm not understanding what you have. Thanks
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Post by dgallen on Nov 27, 2021 23:01:05 GMT -8
Please post a photo. I'm not understanding what you have. Thanks Ok I’m at work now. I’m still trying to figure out how to use this site. I will try and post pictures when I figure that out. |
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Post by dgallen on Nov 28, 2021 0:29:11 GMT -8
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Post by dgallen on Nov 28, 2021 0:36:58 GMT -8
That is a picture of the center mount gearbox looking in the window from outside the camper. See the hex opening in the gearbox? That is the window crank rod that goes through the gearbox from inside the camper.
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Post by dgallen on Nov 28, 2021 0:41:28 GMT -8
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Post by dgallen on Nov 28, 2021 0:51:47 GMT -8
The other two pictures are of the window crank handle and the hex rod that goes into the gearbox. When I tried to pull the handle off so that I can take the screen off the hex rod came out with it. Now the hex rod does not stay securely in gearbox. It just slides back into the gearbox and the window works fine, but the hex rod will just easily slide back out of the gearbox. It seems to me that the hex rod should stay in the gearbox and I should be able to remove just the crank handle, but I don’t see how to separate the handle from the hex rod and I really don’t want to break anything. The poor camper needs enough work already. haha If anyone has any input or ideas I would love to hear them. Thanks
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Post by dgallen on Nov 28, 2021 9:17:06 GMT -8
Please post a photo. I'm not understanding what you have. Thanks Ok vikx I did manage to post a couple of pictures last night at work. Maybe someone can shed some light on my window crank situation. haha Thanks for replying on my thread man. |
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Post by Teachndad on Nov 28, 2021 11:00:28 GMT -8
Hi Dave,
Interesting window handle system. I should state out right I am not familiar with this system. But, I want to share my thoughts.
I am just going to guess, but I am thinking the crank handle as pictured here flic.kr/p/2mMmfA1 is supposed to stay just like that and not separate the handle from the hex rod section. It's probably designed to be separate from the hex gearbox when not in use. I also think you are very lucky to have this in the trailer. It's very unusual and it's a wonder it was not lost.
Welcome to the board.😊
Rod
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Post by vikx on Nov 28, 2021 14:04:27 GMT -8
The hex rod is often held into the handle with an allen set screw. You may have to use it as is until you can find a replacement gear box.
Epoxy might hold the hex rod in place, but could also mess of the gear box.
Try trailertrasher1@gmail.com. He takes a while to get back to you. Also keep your eyes peeled for someone parting out a similar trailer or windows for sale. I haven't seen this mechanism before, even on my Mobil Scout.
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Post by dgallen on Nov 28, 2021 20:34:38 GMT -8
Hi Dave, Interesting window handle system. I should state out right I am not familiar with this system. But, I want to share my thoughts. I am just going to guess, but I am thinking the crank handle as pictured here flic.kr/p/2mMmfA1 is supposed to stay just like that and not separate the handle from the hex rod section. It's probably designed to be separate from the hex gearbox when not in use. I also think you are very lucky to have this in the trailer. It's very unusual and it's a wonder it was not lost. Welcome to the board.😊 Rod Thanks for your input Rod. I think you are correct. I think the crank handle is supposed to stay with the hex rod. I noticed on the only one that I did pull out that the hex rod looks like it was struck with a chisel on one of the corners on the end that slides into the gearbox. Maybe this was how they kept the hex rod from just sliding back out of the gearbox. I don’t know. Seems like a strange way of doing it , but I guess it works. flic.kr/p/2mMC14Y |
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Post by dgallen on Nov 28, 2021 21:37:28 GMT -8
The hex rod is often held into the handle with an allen set screw. You may have to use it as is until you can find a replacement gear box. Epoxy might hold the hex rod in place, but could also mess of the gear box. Try trailertrasher1@gmail.com. He takes a while to get back to you. Also keep your eyes peeled for someone parting out a similar trailer or windows for sale. I haven't seen this mechanism before, even on my Mobil Scout. Thanks for the input vikx. I don’t need any windows. They all work fine and they all have the same style window crank,hex rod and center mount gearbox. I was just trying to figure out how to remove the crank handles so that I can take the screens off. The hex rods go through a hole in the frame of the screen and then into the gearbox, so I can’t take the screens off without removing the crank handles. Dalva |
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Post by dgallen on Nov 28, 2021 21:59:55 GMT -8
All of the hex rods are tight in the gearboxes. The one that I posted a picture of is the only one that I remove. I did not remove any of the others because when I pulled on them there is a lot of resistance. I didn’t want to break anything. I’m thinking now that the chisel mark on the one that I posted a picture of above was done intentionally to keep the hex rods from just sliding back out of the gearbox and onto the floor. I’m thinking I may just take a small punch and lightly tap another one out of the gearbox from outside of the camper. Then, take a look at it and see if it has a chisel mark on the hex rod also. If it does I guess I will be convinced that the chisel mark was done intentionally to keep the hex rod from just easily sliding back out.
I hope all of this is making sense. I’m trying to explain it as best I can.
Dalva
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Post by vikx on Nov 28, 2021 22:29:06 GMT -8
It's possible the only way to get the screen off is to pull the hex rods. See if the handle will come off of the hex rod on the one that's loose. A little heat might help.
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