window pivot shoe ?

Handy Person from Sylvania, OH

I was just asked to look at this. 2 years ago the window was tilted inward and something broke on the left side. I found this pivot shoe unattached in the side track. I don't see and MFG markings on the window frame. I don't know how the window is made up, everything is covered top to bottom of the slide track.

I just replaced 4 spiral balances on a totally different window and got familiar with it's build up and parts so I am assuming this is the same but different. I don't see any gap in the track to remove the pivot shoe unlike the other window I just worked on.I think they over rotated the window when they were tilting it inward. I remember from a video that it should not be rotated inwards too much.

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Emily
Emily from SWISCO
SWISCO
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Hey there!

Thanks for reaching out to us. This looks like our Series 210. Take a look at the specifications below and see if they match up. Since there isn't a cut-out in the window track, you'll have to make your own. The video below will show you how to do so.

You will also need to divide the sash weight by 2 to determine the proper spring weights.

Let us know if you have any questions! 

Handy Person from Sylvania, OH
I took everything apart and found the pieces of the Pivot Bar and measured them. Pivot bar is only thing broken. I don't see the exact part in your stock. Here is what it looks like and measurements of it's profile.
I guess if I can get something close I could make it fit by cutting it down and filling the holes with a solid rivet and moving the hole pattern to the correct spacing. In other words make it work some how.
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Emily
Emily from SWISCO
SWISCO
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We don't sell this particular pivot bar. However, the 26-348 could be worth considering. The tip for ours is different so you may need to do some adaptation such as grinding the collar down so that it's flatter. Modified items can't be returned for a refund though. Just something to keep in mind! 

Dimensions for 23-26-438
Dimensions for 23-26-438

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