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Re: Tr6 windshield wipers

To: ASesso@aol.com, triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Tr6 windshield wipers
From: Dave1massey@cs.com
Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2005 20:33:05 EDT
In a message dated 6/4/2005 6:48:39 PM Central Standard Time, ASesso@aol.com 
writes: 
> I am re-installing my windshield wipers in my 1971 TR6.How much resistance  
> 
> should there be in the rack that runs to both wheel boxes. This is a tricky 
> area  to work on and I want to make sure I have it right. The tube coming 
> from 
> the  motor has a slight curve in it and it is making for some resist enc in 
> moving  the rack .How much is too much?
> 
Assuming the wiper arms are not installed it should be a fairly easy thumb 
and finger pull and push.  If you have to grasp it firmly to move it then the 
motor never will.  Be sure to grease the rack when installing it.  And make 
sure 
the wheel boxes turn freely.


Dave Massey
57 TR3
71 TR6
80 TR8




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