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Old 04-02-2021, 09:25 PM   #1
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The wiper mechanism in my 50 works fine without the wiper arms but when I install the arms and blades it does not seem to have enough power to move the blades back and forth. I took the wiper motor apart and cleaned and lubricated the inside and was working great when testing so the motor is working.
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Old 04-03-2021, 05:25 AM   #2
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I made a vast improvement in my 50 wipers by cleaning out the little spigot on the manifold where hose attaches.
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Had not thought of that, I will give it a try. Thanks, Steve
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Old 04-04-2021, 05:41 AM   #4
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Had that problem with my '46 Coupe. I changed the vacuum motor, and not much improvement. More investigation found that the shaft that comes up through the cowl, was partially seized in the piece that it goes through. I also figured out that the previous owner installed not stock (see pic) wiper blades and arms. The spring tension on the arms was too high, and the wiper blades were twice as heavy as the stock type. Freed up the shaft installed correct arms/blades and all is good. I use Rain Away on the glass, which also helps to disperse the rain. Take care to get it on the glass only.
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Old 04-04-2021, 07:23 AM   #5
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My arms are repop and additionally shortened, I question whether the springs may be too stiff. Mechanisms have been all apart, cleaned and lubed including the motor. Everything works fine until I attach the blades.
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