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I bought a new regulator from LMC Truck. Attached are photos as references for the next person going down this path. Thanks to everyone that helped me!

Based on earlier feedback, I purchased and installed the clutch on the crank assembly (first photo). However, it didn't engage with the regulator hardware shown in the second photo. (I made sure the crank was unlocked.) I don't see how the clutch is supposed to engage the pinion gear assembly...

The tailgate handle was missing when I bought the M1009 but the previous owner had bought a replacement but no other parts. The window was closed by lifting and the pushing up the glass and sticking a cotter pin in to hold it up. I probably won't know if the regulator is bad until I start...

DUH... I never thought of that. On my way to take it apart. Thanks, Irv

Do I need a whole new regulator or just what LMC calls the Screw-Latch Control. It's item 24 http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/csb/full.aspx?Page=44 It's a $25 bolt so it must be "special". On the LMC diagram it looks like it goes through the center of the regulator and sticks out the other...

Thanks for the replies. A picture of what the tailgate well should look like would be helpful. I definitely have the manual version since it has the crank.

I can't tell what components I need to complete my 1985 M1009 tailgate repair. (All part numbers reference LMCTruck catalog page 44.) I bought the Tailgate handle w/o Lock 38-6678, Lock Cylinder 36-0859 Pawl 360781, Spring 30-3177. I took these to a locksmith and was disappointed that the...