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Re: [Healeys] Wiper Motor Grease / cable?

To: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wiper Motor Grease / cable?
From: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 16:22:17 +0800
Kees -

Would grease in the bronze ball armature bearing be correct, or some sort of
oil?

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 4:13 PM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl> wrote:

> Alan,
> Remove the old sticky stuff, clean thoroughly with white spirits or similar
> and repack with grease. You can use Lithium grease but I have used Molykote
> grease in the past. Do not pack it to the brim, use it reasonably sparingly.
> If you have everything apart, turn the gears for the wiper spindles
> 180degrees to compensate for wear. This will give you a lot less play in the
> wipers. Use oil to lubricate the spindles, grease for the cable/gear.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
>
> Alan Seigrist wrote:
>
>> All -
>>
>> I have my old Lucas CRT wiper motor apart and am wondering if packing the
>> gear case / brass armature bearing / cable with white lithium wheel
>> bearing
>> grease is ok?
>>
>> I note the 59 yr. old bearing grease in the case is still softish, but
>> very
>> sticky, was wondering it that's the way this stuff is supposed to be?  If
>> not I'll clear it all out, the motor turns  a bit slow and I think it's
>> because of the sticky grease.
>>
>> Thoughts?
>>
>> Alan
>>
>> '52 A90
>> '53 BN1
>> '59 Jag Mk IX
>> '64 BJ8
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