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Old 04-02-2020, 10:48 AM   #7
glennpm
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Default Re: What lube for '39 vacuum wiper motor?

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Originally Posted by petehoovie View Post
In my '53, I removed the rubber vacuum hose from the base of the carb and shot some GIBBS Oil into it. The wiper motor freed up instantly and operated like new....It's best to use the long plastic applicator tube supplied with the GIBBS Oil when doing this.
Hi Pete,

I wondered about just pulling the hose as you did but didn’t think it would work since it drawing air away from the motor,i.e. vacuum line. In my 40 pulling the motor would not be easy.
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