>A friend of mine came over tonight with his TR3 so we could take a look at
>his in-op wiper motor. We took it apart and one of the brush retainers was
>broken and the brushes were so worn that the holder had been riding on the
>armature, it's toast. ...We need a motor, or at least an armature, brushes
>and one brush holder. If anybody has what we need please let me know,
>trying to avoid the $350 rebuild price quoted to my friend.
> Mark
> Nashville
Mark,
For the armature, you can try Fred Perry in Vermont: (802) 254-2854.
Another guy named Mike in Bradford Vermont may be able to help also: (802)
439-5815. These are both reputable guys who love the cars. Fred especially
has been into Triumphs since the 60's, doesn't really have a business per
se, but has a ton of parts in his garage he's willing to "part" with (pardon
the pun). He's a great guy who gives valuable free advice.
As for the brushes, these are simple blocks that fit in a cup. Take your
original to a good hardware store and match them up, then cut off the copper
lead of the new one. That's what I did when I rebuilt my wiper motor and
assembly, and it tests out fine.
Terry Smith
'59 TR3A TS 58667 (Body off, but being worked on! ...Rest pretty much
done.)
New Hampshire
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