After owning my 53 Pontiac for 40 years, I discovered that the wiper pivots are spring loaded and cable tension is adjustable by pushing in (from outside the car, toward the base of the windshield) on the pivots. Who knew? So I think if your capable assistant were under the dash (the hard part) lightly pulling the cable to get slight slack, while you were outside (the easy part) pushing in on the pivot, one side at a time, you could reduce the tension in the cables. Once he (possibly she) has a bit of slack, you release the pressure on the pivot. And, as the French say, "Voila! C'est fait!"
I was reading about this way to lube the wiper system on one of the forums recently, and this is the first video I've watched of someone doing it. So does the fluid actually get sucked up into the wiper system when you move the arms? Because what I saw (and heard) it appeared that the fluid was gurgling in the cup, which would be the opposite of it being sucked in. It didn't look like the fluid was getting used up in the cup either. I see this video is a few years old, how did this fix work out long term?
It sucks up such a small amount that it's hard to notice. I did it on my '54 and my '51. My '51s wipers work flawlessly 3 years later and as far as I know the '54s wipers still work as well.
It turns out it is a 12 volt electric deal that powers the wipers.... I changed the fuse under the dash, is there any other fuse locations ? Thank you for your time and help Chris
So apparently when I pulled the hose off the wiper motor, I stretched it out cause the car started stalling when the car was in neutral due to a vaccum leak. I just bought a new piece of hose and now it's good to go. Tip of the day...buy the $2 piece of hose and save yourself the frustration
1. I attempted to jump start my 1956 Belair 6-cyl, with a newer Duracell jumper box thing, and now my wipers and radio are out. what do you think happened ?
Do you have vacuum or electric wipers? The electric wipers were an option but not many of them had it. I'm thinking you may have them and it may have blown a fuse when you tried to jump it
hi Chris. i have a 54 chevy bel air looks just like your. well kinda . the motor works but the wires down below were off when i got the car so i pulled the book out and did it by yhe book. now the motor works without been hooked up to the inside part. when i connect the whole system does not work. maybe is too tight but i dont know how to loosen up the cables a little bit. it has some tension to it. any ideas? or comments on that.? please. thank,you
caroadrian There has to be tension on the cables to both keep them on the pulleys as well as move the arms at the same time/speed. Now the routing of them is tricky and luckily I didn't have to fool with it. Your pulleys or wiper transmissions could be seized maybe..?
Christopher Spencer . all pieces are good conditions (amazingly) all in working contions. you're right on the luckily part. lol. i did put it together last night but i noticed too much tension on it. so the motor did not turn. too tight i guess. i will mess with it today again maybe i get lucky. thank you for your reply and have a nice weekend chris.
caroadrian There really shouldn't be too much tension because the cables are a set length. There must be a routing issue since the length isn't adjustable
I believe the recommendation is to use brake fluid, but Trico didn't want the average Joe doing it cause it melts your paint if you get a little sloppy. I lubed up mine on my 52 Olds, they worked better, but not good enough. I found that the wiper transmission, the part that goes thru the cowl that the wiper arms mount on, are worn out. I've scoured the internet for replacements to no avail. I rigged up a 6 volt Jeep motor which is supposed to run a single wiper, not both of them and it just doesn't have enough power to do the job. I did however find a guy on youtube that actually sanded his windshield and then polished it with rubbing/polishing compound and it works. Makes the oxidized/pitted glass smoother and the wipers work better. I'd still like to find out what to do about the worn out transmissions tho
Brake fluid is corrosive, and I've never heard of it being used as a lubricant. I also wouldn't use sandpaper on a windshield that could scratch the glass. But polishing the glass does remove gunk on the glass and fills in some of the pitting. Also, being petroleum based, it will be a little oily so water will bead when it hits the glass, which is preferred, water that beads up is easier to see through with or without the wipers working.
After owning my 53 Pontiac for 40 years, I discovered that the wiper pivots are spring loaded and cable tension is adjustable by pushing in (from outside the car, toward the base of the windshield) on the pivots. Who knew? So I think if your capable assistant were under the dash (the hard part) lightly pulling the cable to get slight slack, while you were outside (the easy part) pushing in on the pivot, one side at a time, you could reduce the tension in the cables. Once he (possibly she) has a bit of slack, you release the pressure on the pivot. And, as the French say, "Voila! C'est fait!"
Perfect - exactly what I needed. Thank you for posting.
No problem. Did it work for you?
Thanks for sharing I'll have to try this!
I used it on this and the my '51 after this ad it worked perfectly
Oh the joys of classic cars
I was reading about this way to lube the wiper system on one of the forums recently, and this is the first video I've watched of someone doing it. So does the fluid actually get sucked up into the wiper system when you move the arms? Because what I saw (and heard) it appeared that the fluid was gurgling in the cup, which would be the opposite of it being sucked in. It didn't look like the fluid was getting used up in the cup either. I see this video is a few years old, how did this fix work out long term?
It sucks up such a small amount that it's hard to notice. I did it on my '54 and my '51. My '51s wipers work flawlessly 3 years later and as far as I know the '54s wipers still work as well.
It turns out it is a 12 volt electric deal that powers the wipers.... I changed the fuse under the dash, is there any other fuse locations ?
Thank you for your time and help Chris
No sir, that's it
Thanks for posting this very useful
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Was I wearing Reefs? Now I need to go back and watch the video
So apparently when I pulled the hose off the wiper motor, I stretched it out cause the car started stalling when the car was in neutral due to a vaccum leak. I just bought a new piece of hose and now it's good to go. Tip of the day...buy the $2 piece of hose and save yourself the frustration
i will give it a try ,thanks
It works like a charm
1. I attempted to jump start my 1956 Belair 6-cyl, with a newer Duracell jumper box thing, and now my wipers and radio are out. what do you think happened ?
Do you have vacuum or electric wipers? The electric wipers were an option but not many of them had it. I'm thinking you may have them and it may have blown a fuse when you tried to jump it
Christopher Spencer perhaps you have a 6 volt system and the 12v jumper. Anything that is on when you jump the car frys
All the '55 and up Chevys were 12v
hi Chris. i have a 54 chevy bel air looks just like your. well kinda . the motor works but the wires down below were off when i got the car so i pulled the book out and did it by yhe book. now the motor works without been hooked up to the inside part. when i connect the whole system does not work. maybe is too tight but i dont know how to loosen up the cables a little bit. it has some tension to it. any ideas? or comments on that.? please. thank,you
caroadrian There has to be tension on the cables to both keep them on the pulleys as well as move the arms at the same time/speed. Now the routing of them is tricky and luckily I didn't have to fool with it. Your pulleys or wiper transmissions could be seized maybe..?
Christopher Spencer . all pieces are good conditions (amazingly) all in working contions. you're right on the luckily part. lol. i did put it together last night but i noticed too much tension on it. so the motor did not turn. too tight i guess. i will mess with it today again maybe i get lucky. thank you for your reply and have a nice weekend chris.
caroadrian There really shouldn't be too much tension because the cables are a set length. There must be a routing issue since the length isn't adjustable
Christopher Spencer . that might be the problem. i will look into that today. again.
I need help with my 59 Ford fairlane it needs to be restarted how do I do it
Ross Doerr How do you restart it? You mean the car itself?
My ‘51 International has a leather baffle. I would’ve used a naphthenic oil instead.
I believe the recommendation is to use brake fluid, but Trico didn't want the average Joe doing it cause it melts your paint if you get a little sloppy. I lubed up mine on my 52 Olds, they worked better, but not good enough. I found that the wiper transmission, the part that goes thru the cowl that the wiper arms mount on, are worn out. I've scoured the internet for replacements to no avail. I rigged up a 6 volt Jeep motor which is supposed to run a single wiper, not both of them and it just doesn't have enough power to do the job. I did however find a guy on youtube that actually sanded his windshield and then polished it with rubbing/polishing compound and it works. Makes the oxidized/pitted glass smoother and the wipers work better. I'd still like to find out what to do about the worn out transmissions tho
Brake fluid is corrosive, and I've never heard of it being used as a lubricant. I also wouldn't use sandpaper on a windshield that could scratch the glass. But polishing the glass does remove gunk on the glass and fills in some of the pitting. Also, being petroleum based, it will be a little oily so water will bead when it hits the glass, which is preferred, water that beads up is easier to see through with or without the wipers working.
Dude, what's on your feet?
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He took off the dress but forgot about the sandals.....tsk tsk, now we know.
It was like 194 degrees that day...had to have some air on my feet
Hi, what oil filter do you buy and where?
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It's a napa gold but I cant think of the number off the top of my head