Problem fitting new 39-114L handle onto actuator

Question

The old handle is from an Eagle window made around April 2005. The old handle has a set screw to hold the handle in place. The set screw fits into a recess beyond the splines. The old actuator handle is 11/32", the depth of the 39-114L splines measures the same as the old handle and there is the same number of teeth. The 39-114L handle spline recesses seem to be pointier than the old handle recesses. I think this is why the 39-114Lhandle won't go the whole way onto the actuator. The old handle and actuator seem to have more square-cut teeth. Looking at the pictures of the 39-114handle, along with a different handle shape, and no internal clip, it appears to be more square-cut teeth than the 39-114L but that could be an illusion. The attached pictures hopefully show what I am describing. Is there a handle that fits my windows?

BTW, the covers required a modification to make them work. There is a collar that is supposed to fit over the portion of the actuator that splined shaft comes out of. It doesn't fit but is easily cut away with a Dremel tool. Is there a cover without that collar. (39-107)

Tom · Accepted Answer

I don't believe your operator has been made in a long time. As such, whatever handle went to it originally likely isn't around anymore. The 39-114L remains our best and only replacement. The same goes for the cover, unfortunately. These are the only two parts that have any hope of fitting on your old style operator.

I'm not sure who else may have the old parts these days. If you can find a local mom and pop kind of hardware store near you, they may still have some in stock.