My daughter tried to crank the passenger side window this evening and the window won't crank at all. It's probably the same thing that happened a couple of weeks ago which I fixed by (and I'm probably going to botch the terms here) forcing the lifter back into the regulator. In layman's terms, the cable had come out of the guide, and I managed to force it back in which fixed the problem temporarily. I lubed up the components and thought I was good to go. This is an early window regulator ('72). I see references to Window Regulator Button when using The Google. Is that likely what's missing or needs to be repaired to keep the lifter from popping out of the regulator? I see AA has some, and I think 914Rubber, but I couldn't find the obvious part there.

That goodness this happened. I was sure I'd solved all the problems at this point and there was nothing left to do

No rain forecasted for the Gathering of the Faithful in Herndon on Saturday; just hot. See ya there?

Hey Jim! That event wasn't on my radar, and, yes, it's another weekend at the in-laws . Otherwise I'd be there.

Did you get your charging/alternator issue resolved?

Yes I think so. Stoopid fuse #9

Typically what happens on the early regulators is that the small, round, white nylon guide that slides up and down in the vertical channel comes loose from the cable pull. Sometimes, a little silicon glue will work. I'm not sure if anyone makes nylon pieces or not.
The later regulators, 73 and up, are a scissor type.

Ok, cool thanks. That at least gives me a place from which to start. So I guess those "Window Regulator Buttons" that AA sells are not the same thing or intended for this purpose?