Has anyone pulled apart and cleaned/ serviced the wiper arm joints, I can't seem to figure out how to open them up to try. I have the whole system torn down on the workbench, I just can't get into where I thing needs the most love. Any thoughts?
Rob
Wiper bearing service
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Re: Wiper bearing service
I just cleaned the joints as best I could with WD40. Then lubed them with lithium grease and worked the grease in as best I could.
Probably not optimal but I didn't break anything either
Probably not optimal but I didn't break anything either
'80 spider FI, SnugTop hardtop
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Re: Wiper bearing service
I tried to pull them apart, absolutely destroyed the thing, but I found a replacment carrage for 79$. I knew it might expensive when I resorted to the hammer and vice. http://www.midwest-bayless.com/storefro ... =302475999
Thanks anyway,
Rob
Thanks anyway,
Rob
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Re: Wiper bearing service
Some guys drill a hole into the bearing to clean and lube, then silicone the hole shut.
Seems to work. Do a search.
Seems to work. Do a search.
Fred
Lake Norman, NC
1977 Fiat Spider (current project)
1977 Triumph Bonneville 750 (previous project)
1971 Honda CT-70 K0
1972 Honda CT-70 K1
1990 GMC S-15 Jimmy (Daily driver)
Lake Norman, NC
1977 Fiat Spider (current project)
1977 Triumph Bonneville 750 (previous project)
1971 Honda CT-70 K0
1972 Honda CT-70 K1
1990 GMC S-15 Jimmy (Daily driver)
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Re: Wiper bearing service
Motorcycle chainlube is available in a spray can. Using the small tube in the nozzle the lubricant can be directed to anywhere you want it, the solvent evaporates and you're left with a sticky lubricant in the bits you can't reach.
Mick.
'82 2litre 131, rally cams, IDFs & headers.
'82 2litre 131, rally cams, IDFs & headers.