Ok more interesting news re the crank screw. 

I picked up an M5 at the hardware store and it appears to have the same thread as the one supplied by Bus Depot. It is a very different thread than the one I have been using though. I believe I have replaced the crank/lifter mechanism at some point. Is it possible that an aftermarket crashes a different thread?!
Thanks
Jeff
85 Westfalia, Winnipeg

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> On Sep 21, 2024, at 5:51 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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> Yes, nothing like having a window crank that works!  GoWesty gave an honest evaluation of the problem:  it's not the crank at fault, it's all the crud and dried up grease on the 35+ year old internal mechanisms.  Since my Vanagon got crunched in the Passenger Door, and I've got a new Donor Door, I've diligently removed everything from old door to transfer to new door.  Also, I've taken special attention to clean up all the crud...and re-grease things.  Yes, I am fond of my original Window Cranks, many happy memories....and with new grease, I am predicting marvelous success.  For a very long time.
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> On Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 02:57:16 PM PDT, Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com> wrote:
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> I’m looking for a screw that will work with my window crank extender (BusDepot version). I believe stock is M5x10. Would M5x20 work?
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> Bus depot version is a plastic insert but someone gave me a metal version years ago … wish they had given me two! They were better.
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> Thanks
> Jeff
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