Re: Umpteenth power window motor failure

Posted by BH On 2012/8/1 9:37:20

I was only responding to questions/points brought up by HH56 and others WRT to a factory bulletin on the Leece-Neville motors.

However, since you mentioned availability, know that I had a discussion with a vendor, a year or two ago, who had some of these Leece-Neville motors, but I'll let him speak to present availability if and when he sees fit.

If limited in availability, know that Leece-Neville was acquired by Prestolite (another Studebaker supplier), which is still in business. Might be worth someone's time to inquire about a new run of those motors, but it won't be me. As I've squirrelled away a few used motors and armatures for my own purposes, I'm good.

Personally, I'm not interested in adapting any "general purpose modern power window lift system". I might consider a proven, bolt-in motor adaptation since it's gonna be out of sight. It's more likely that I'll just repair/rebuild the Delco units myself if I have to (and when I'm ready to). However, I have no intention of going into business with that.