Re: Windshield wipers

Posted by JD in KC On 2009/6/28 22:15:25

Older car ('50), different engine, different auxiliary vacuum supply, slightly different wiper motor, but the same problem.

When I turn the wipers on they raise 1 1/2 inches and quit. The return park function works well... but then it only has to return 1 1/2 inches. I did all the recommended fixes that you tried but to no avail.

Removed the motor and checked the movement of the pulley assembly by hand... it moved just fine.

All new rubber connecting hoses are being used.

Vacuum at the motor measures 19" Hg at idle which should be plenty for it to work.

Bottom line: Motor is currently in the hands of Fed-X on its way to Ficken Wiper Service.

Will advise results when I get it back in a couple of weeks.