Jalousie Window Hardware Repair

[Derek Lawler]

My house was built in 1956 and has the original jalousie windows. I happen to like them but the cranks etc. are wearing out. and the ones I am using to replace them with were salvaged from other houses. The problem I have is connecting the aluminum "push rod" with its two holes, with the crank "throw" that requires very flat connectors/fastenings. Maybe someone out there has solved this problem. I thought of pop rivets but I am not sure how to set it up. Thanks for any ideas about this. Derek

[SMS]

You can still buy repair parts on-line, including the pin to which you refer.

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""" I remember going to buy replacemet crank operators with my dad back in the 1960's.

[Oren]

Ideas?! Replace the windows.

If you insist on a repair, a typical rivet (average garage size) will not last. Locate a source for aircraft rivets. I fixed the hull and ribs in a small aluminum bass boat. Stiffened her right up.

[Charlie Darwin]

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...and if you don't like those, Goggling "jalousie repair parts" yielded

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[Derek Lawler]

Thanks for the suggestions and links. I should have started with google but my problem is one of technique and tomorrow I will tackle it again. Holding the link in place while I pop a rivet through a small washer is probably going to take vice grips or hemostat clamps. I am definitely not going to replace the windows. Derek