Pivot rusted away on tilt window

Quick Learner from Bethlehem, PA

Apr 4, 2018 4:00 pm

I am trying to find the part to replace on my tilt window saw. The part I think is bad is both the pivot shoe nd the pivot bar attached to the sash. I don't have the manufactures name or model number as this home is about 25 years old and the windows are original. I have attached a picture of the rusted shoe where the pivot attached. The sash has one screw at the bottom holding what I believe is the pivot bar.

Thank you for your help. I have multiple windows which have been neglected and might need repair in the not too distant future.

Thanks,

Greg

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Paul from SWISCO

Apr 6, 2018 1:18 pm

Hello, Greg. Based on your photos, I believe our 15-046 pivot shoe is a match for your part. It's 1-1/4" wide by 1/2" thick. The pivot bar, meanwhile, looks like our 26-040. Please compare. this hardware to your own and let me know what you think.

Quick Learner from Pennsylvania

Apr 6, 2018 1:39 pm

Thanks for the info Paul. I was thinking those were the same parts I needed as well. Do you recommend taking out the tension rod to measure and then ordering? I cannot see the color tip without completely removing the window. Having never done this before I want to make sure I have everything done properly. Thanks for your help.

Paul from SWISCO

Apr 6, 2018 3:23 pm

Tilt the sash in and you should be able to see the complete balance tube to measure the length as well as the nylon bearing at the end of the tube.

Quick Learner from Bethlehem

Apr 28, 2018 6:58 pm

So I took the pivot bar out on one side the second side is so rusted it is stuck inside the sash. It appears to be all vinyl but there must be some metal inside the sash that the pivot bar is stuck to. I was going to use PB Blaster but don't want to damage the finish of the vinyl on the window. Have you any suggestions on removing the rush pivot bar.

Paul from SWISCO

May 2, 2018 11:54 am

Ah, I always hate when this happens. I have a few tricks up my sleeve, yes.

When it comes to heavily corroded pivot bars the first thing you should try is soaking it in WD-40 for a few hours. Hopefully after a nice oil bath it'll loosen up and you can pull it out with a pail of needle nose pliers. Make sure the screw is out before you try pulling it out; if the screw is rusted in too then the same process would apply.

Try that and let me know if it works. If not, let me know and we'll try something else. You may want to contact a local hardware store, too. Every handy person has their own little trick for dealing with this kind of thing.