[DeTomaso] windshield wipers

[Mike McDougal]

Thanks everyone for the replies.  I will get back to that project
Saturday.   Pizza Grease ?   Would that be synthetic or dino ?
I've been reading most of the posts here for the last 5 years, but rarely
post myself.  You guys are great...........

Mike 3482



Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:25:41 EST
From: MikeLDrew at aol.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Windshield wipers
To: mdmcdougal at gmail.com, detomaso at realbig.com
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In a message dated 12/24/09 13 54 48, mdmcdougal at gmail.com writes:


> ? I have my windshield wiper drive apart and soaking in degreaser.? What
> is
> the best grease to use on it ?? It was all working, but kinda slow and
> stiff.? (go for it Larry)? Anything else to look out for with this small
> project ?
>

I used red synthetic grease, Mobil 1.   I can't say it's the best or the
worst--it's just what I had lying around and seemed reasonable.

One thing that made a great improvement for me was opening up the wiper
motor case, and sanding away the rust and corrosion that had built up in
there
over the years.   There are two long bolts which hold the cover (and the
magnets) on, from the bottom.   With those bolts removed, the cover can be
taken off.   Note that there are three brushes which can use a bit of
cleaning,
along with the magnets and the windings.   Reassemble with care, as you'll
have to compress all three brushes while sliding the cover back into
position.

Good luck!

Mike