where to start with 'the wiper dilemma'

Posted by Packard Newbie On 2016/6/12 16:39:56

I have posted a few questions and find the willingness of others to help is extraordinary on this site. many thanks. As my 'handle' denotes, I am new at this - it is my first collectible car ever and I am on a very steep learning curve. I am, however progressing... now at the 'windshield wiper stage' on my '39 Six and simply - they don't work. I have read in the FAQ's that it is a vacuum motor and it looks like electric wires leading from the dash switch. Can anyone give me a starting point here? Are there any obvious 'probables' to check?? I understand there is a repair guy out there for the vacuum units; how can one check to see if that is the issue? Any help much appreciated.