[C2] How do you rebuild wiper transmissions?
03-09-2018, 04:37 PM
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How do you rebuild wiper transmissions?
I found mine and while they move, I would say they are a bit on the tighter side. Is there someone that does rebuild them? If not, anywhere I can find some instructions and parts?
03-09-2018, 04:41 PM
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Uh for a 63 ??
03-09-2018, 04:55 PM
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Let them soak in some penetrating oil.
03-09-2018, 05:13 PM
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Hey Herb.
Like you the wiper transmissions on my 63 were very stiff in operation by hand. I took a small drill bit and drilled through the aluminum about half way between bottom and top. The drill bit will let you know when you are through the aluminum and contact the steel shaft in the center. Inject some light oil in and work the units and they should free up. Then you can take a round toothpick, plug the hole and snap it off. All done and working freely.
Like you the wiper transmissions on my 63 were very stiff in operation by hand. I took a small drill bit and drilled through the aluminum about half way between bottom and top. The drill bit will let you know when you are through the aluminum and contact the steel shaft in the center. Inject some light oil in and work the units and they should free up. Then you can take a round toothpick, plug the hole and snap it off. All done and working freely.
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Hey Herb.
Like you the wiper transmissions on my 63 were very stiff in operation by hand. I took a small drill bit and drilled through the aluminum about half way between bottom and top. The drill bit will let you know when you are through the aluminum and contact the steel shaft in the center. Inject some light oil in and work the units and they should free up. Then you can take a round toothpick, plug the hole and snap it off. All done and working freely.
Like you the wiper transmissions on my 63 were very stiff in operation by hand. I took a small drill bit and drilled through the aluminum about half way between bottom and top. The drill bit will let you know when you are through the aluminum and contact the steel shaft in the center. Inject some light oil in and work the units and they should free up. Then you can take a round toothpick, plug the hole and snap it off. All done and working freely.
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03-09-2018, 06:09 PM
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I’d prob put dum-dum over the hole but yeah that’s basically it. These aren’t the complicated gizmos like on a C1 herb. They make plastic transmission covers too to keep moisture out. Not original for 63 but they fit just fine.
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Hey Herb.
Like you the wiper transmissions on my 63 were very stiff in operation by hand. I took a small drill bit and drilled through the aluminum about half way between bottom and top. The drill bit will let you know when you are through the aluminum and contact the steel shaft in the center. Inject some light oil in and work the units and they should free up. Then you can take a round toothpick, plug the hole and snap it off. All done and working freely.
Like you the wiper transmissions on my 63 were very stiff in operation by hand. I took a small drill bit and drilled through the aluminum about half way between bottom and top. The drill bit will let you know when you are through the aluminum and contact the steel shaft in the center. Inject some light oil in and work the units and they should free up. Then you can take a round toothpick, plug the hole and snap it off. All done and working freely.
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03-09-2018, 11:17 PM
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Attached is an article I wrote about lubricating the wiper transmissions.
If you don't plan to use them much, you can probably work in some oil from the outside without drilling the hole. However, if you want them to be ready for serious duty, it's probably best to fully "recharge" the dried out Oilite bushings.
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Attached is an article I wrote about lubricating the wiper transmissions.
If you don't plan to use them much, you can probably work in some oil from the outside without drilling the hole. However, if you want them to be ready for serious duty, it's probably best to fully "recharge" the dried out Oilite bushings.
If you don't plan to use them much, you can probably work in some oil from the outside without drilling the hole. However, if you want them to be ready for serious duty, it's probably best to fully "recharge" the dried out Oilite bushings.
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04-16-2018, 01:27 PM
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Attached is an article I wrote about lubricating the wiper transmissions.
If you don't plan to use them much, you can probably work in some oil from the outside without drilling the hole. However, if you want them to be ready for serious duty, it's probably best to fully "recharge" the dried out Oilite bushings.
If you don't plan to use them much, you can probably work in some oil from the outside without drilling the hole. However, if you want them to be ready for serious duty, it's probably best to fully "recharge" the dried out Oilite bushings.
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04-16-2018, 03:44 PM
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Just a quick thanks to Joe for your article which I used to guide me through wiper arm transmission cleaning and re-lubricating. I had similar need as FirstGear. One of the arms was very stiff. Drilling the hole (and set screw), and recharge of dried out bushings was the perfect solution for me.
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Wow, those look beautiful! I'm glad my article was helpful.
Hopefully those wiper transmissions won't need attention for another 50 years.