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1. Windshield Wiper Problem (score: 1): Author: Matt Trebelhorn <matt.lists@trebelhorn.com>; Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 13:59:25 -0400; I'm in the process of getting my '70 roadster back on the road after a two-year absence therefrom. This morning was to have been the first drive in the rain; the wipers weren't in the mood. When I hi; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00409.html (7,994 bytes)
2. Re: Windshield Wiper Problem (score: 1): Author: ggcausey@comcast.net; Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 19:27:00 +0000; It may be that the grease inside the wiper motor and wheel boxes has solidified over the years and is creating too much drag on the moving bits. It isn't terribly difficult to clean them up and renew; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00410.html (8,490 bytes)
3. Re: Windshield Wiper Problem (score: 1): Author: "Rick Lindsay" <rick@stoolhead.com>; Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 15:56:35 -0500; Hi Matt. My e-type wipers had the same issues with performing on demand. Fortunately, the e-type's drive motor and gear boxes are easily accessable. I don't know about the B. What I found inside the; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00411.html (8,566 bytes)
4. Re: Windshield Wiper Problem (score: 1): Author: ATWEDITOR@aol.com; Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 16:37:52 EDT; I agree with the other responders' comments about the grease. Most of the works of the wiper can be got to under the dash, behind what is, I guess, a padded panel in the '70 or the glove box in late; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00413.html (9,341 bytes)
5. Re: Windshield Wiper Problem (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 16:53:48 -0400; If the wipers worked OK when you last used them, I would run through the electric supply (connections, wires & switches) to look for corrosion. Should that not be the answer, chances are that the ol; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00414.html (8,679 bytes)
6. RE: Windshield Wiper Problem (score: 1): Author: "Marc" <smarc@abs.net>; Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 20:21:08 -0400; Any further info, experiences, advice, etc, WRT polishing the glass? It's an interesting idea... hurt the refract -- -- Marc Siegel, Charm Net LLC eMail: smarc@abs.net Baltimore, MD http://www.abs.ne; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00420.html (8,245 bytes)
7. Re: Windshield Wiper Problem (score: 1): Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2004 09:43:00 +0100; Clicking sounds like the worm and gear are jumping out of mesh. The worm drive from the motor has a screw in the end with a set of shims to set the free play. If this screw has come lose it will allo; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00428.html (8,273 bytes)
8. Re: Windshield Wiper Problem (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 18:31:39 -0400; You're sure right about RainX. I think it's great stuff; my wife hates it and says it clouds the glass. Bob swear by it, but I hated it and thought it made vision more difficult in some situations.; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00434.html (7,841 bytes)
9. Re: Windshield Wiper Problem (score: 1): Author: <ptegler@cablespeed.com>; Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2004 11:20:35 -0400; I've been familiar with Rain-X since my '66 Chevelle Days! I've heard many complaints and many compliments about Rain-X over the years. when you haven't properly cleaned the glass first! Sun heats th; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00437.html (9,878 bytes)
10. Re: Windshield Wiper Problem (score: 1): Author: "Jeff Fayne" <fayne@attglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2004 12:02:22 -0500; Cast my vote in favor as well. Hadn't used it since the 70s (70 Mach I). formula, as I gave it another try a few years ago and now I'm hooked. BTW: They make an additive that goes in the washer fluid; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00442.html (8,474 bytes)
11. Re: Windshield Wiper Problem (score: 1): Author: Matt Trebelhorn <matt.lists@trebelhorn.com>; Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2004 13:45:45 -0400; Yeah, that sounds right... like a gear skipping a tooth. I'll pull the box and take a look this weekend. Thanks, Matt; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00444.html (8,697 bytes)
12. RE: Windshield Wiper Problem (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2004 17:57:22 -0500; ... and is likely caused by a stiff wheelbox or rack... Lew Palmer Clicking sounds like the worm and gear are jumping out of mesh. The worm drive from the motor has a screw in the end with a set of s; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00450.html (7,917 bytes)
13. Re: Windshield Wiper Problem (score: 1): Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2004 16:01:35 +0100; Stiffness or hardened grease can certainly cause the wipers to run slowly, and even stall. But there is another problem if the worm and gear are jumping out of mesh. PaulH.; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00466.html (8,178 bytes)
14. Re: Windshield Wiper Problem (score: 1): Author: "Rick Lindsay" <rick@stoolhead.com>; Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2004 10:47:59 -0500; Agreed. I have seen that the stiffness puts strains in places where they shouldn't be. That can cause the gears to have to push/pull the worm too hard, causing wear on the worm, the gear and the surr; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00469.html (7,850 bytes)

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