Help identifying older Truth casement window operators

Contractor from Potomac MD

I am a contractor repairing several vinyl casement windows for a customer. At least three of the operators are no longer pulling the sash completely closed. When the crank is turned, the internal gears appear to slip or fail to catch properly under load.

The operator arms are marked “TRUTH.” I have not found any additional model or part numbers on the exposed hardware.

I would like to replace the complete operators rather than replace the windows. Attached are photos of one of the affected windows and its operating mechanism.

Can you help identify the appropriate replacement operator, including the corresponding left and right hand versions if applicable?

If these photos are not sufficient, please let me know exactly which additional photos and measurements you need. I can return to the property and obtain them.

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Tom
Tom from SWISCO
SWISCO
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It sounds like the operator gears are stripped. This is common and a natural end to their lifespan.

I'm confident that we sell a replacement for this operator, but the end of the arm is obscured in all your photos. Seeing the design of the guide at the end of that arm is an essential detail, so we'll need that before we recommend anything. Seeing it detached is an essential step of this process.

Contractor from Potomac MD
Hi Tom, thank you for the instructions on disconnecting the arm and taking additional pictures. I was able to do that.
I also noticed that the clip/latch system appears to be broken, so that may need to be replaced as well. Hopefully the additional pictures provide enough information to identify the correct parts.
I will need two of each side. Please let me know if you need any additional pictures or measurements from me, and thank you again for your help with this.
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Tom
Tom from SWISCO
SWISCO
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Perfect, thanks! I'm very confident that the operator you want is our 39-253LB. We also sell the 39-253RB for the opposite side, as well as the 39-529 guide, and 39-452 and 39-451 covers. Note that you can reuse the guide and covers if they can be reused and swapped to the new operators.

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