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Trico Vacuum wiper breakdown--need a manual
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Mark Buckley
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Hello, all,

Forgive me if this question has already been answered, but I can't find what I need, yet, by searching the site.

The drivers side wiper on my 1950 Packard has ceased to wipe. I heard a 'clunk' and the wiper quit moving. The passenger side works fine. I believe the cable has come off the pulley, or maybe a pulley or cable is broken somehow.

I'm looking for a set of instructions on how to install the wipers. Does anyone know where I can get .pdf copies of the Trico installation procedure. I know I once saw one somewhere, but I'm darned if I can find it, now that I need it!

Thanks much,

Mark

Posted on: 2012/11/6 11:39
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Re: Trico Vacuum wiper breakdown--need a manual
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There is a service counselor article on servicing and adjusting the cables and the system in Vol22 #10 Aug 1, 1948 issue. Perhaps that will help.

http://www.packardinfo.com/xoops/html/downloads/SC/SC-VOL22NO10.pdf

There is a thread from another poster with similar issues and some suggestions, problems and photos.

http://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=90170#forumpost90170

Posted on: 2012/11/6 12:02
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Re: Trico Vacuum wiper breakdown--need a manual
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Thanks for the response, Howard.

Turns out the cable snapped. Anyone have any ideas about where to get replacement setups for the cables, pulleys & tensioners for a 1950 Packard?

Posted on: 2012/11/7 13:51
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Re: Trico Vacuum wiper breakdown--need a manual
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You might check the part number to be sure but packards1 has a drivers side unit with the cables.http://www.ebay.com/itm/1949-50-Packard-Windshield-Wiper-Pivot-415511-NOS-/370315879587?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item56388be4a3

You shouldn't need the tensioner unless a pulley is frozen or is about to fall off -- just some lube. Kanter has them if you do want a new one.http://www.kanter.com/packard/pac-454.html Group 31.3772 (listed as 31.3774)

Posted on: 2012/11/7 14:19
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