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Re: Loss of power Was:Wiper Motor Grease

To: Paul Hunt <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>
Subject: Re: Loss of power Was:Wiper Motor Grease
From: Rene van Maanen <renevm@support.neth.hp.com>
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 20:35:45 +0100
Bob and Paul,

I have greased the inner of the motor two months ago. Wasn't better then.
Cleaned the contacts of the dual speed switch two weeks ago: better already, but
not best. I will go for the spindles ans rest of the electrics within a few
weeks.

Thanks for the response. I will let you know.

Rene

Paul Hunt wrote:

> Workshop Manual specifies Ragosine Histate Grease for things like the rack
> and wheel boxes.  You could try withdrawing the rack, greasing it and
> replacing it to lubricate the wheel boxes, but it could well be the spindles
> that are stiff - recommended oil here is Shell Turbo 41.  My sluggish wipers
> were caused by insufficient volts at the motor due to various poor
> connections in the wiring harness, the motor does take quite a high current.
>
> PaulH.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rene van Maanen <renevm@support.neth.hp.com>
> Cc: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Date: 29 December 1998 17:00
> Subject: Loss of power Was:Wiper Motor Grease
>
> >I have read somewhere that the wiper motors get "tired" after many years.
> >
> >Mine does turn ver very slowly. I have greased it with std grease. I have
> not
> >touched the gear under the two blades.
> >
> >Would grease this spot help? or replace the brushes? Or is it the magnet
> that looses
> >power?
> >
> >Thanks
> >Rene
> >
> >Bud Krueger wrote:
> >
> >> Hi again,
> >>
> >>        Before I reinstall my glovebox I'd like to give the wiper motor
> gearbox a
> >> fresh blob of grease.  Can anyone give me a generic name for some good
> grease to
> >> use, or to be avoided?  I'm inclined toward wanting to use a dollop of
> white
> >> lithium grease.  What would you folks say?  TIA.
> >>
> >> Bud Krueger
> >> 77MGB
> >
> >--
> >Rene and Marion van Maanen
> >Netherlands Europe
> >
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> >                              Honda CB750K2 ['75]
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> >
> >
> >

--
Rene and Marion van Maanen
Netherlands Europe

SOHC/4    sohc4@dorje.com     Honda CB350F ['74]          member #252
                              Honda CB750K2 ['75]
 http://members.tripod.com/renevm/cb750k2/index.html
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 http://members.tripod.com/renevm/mg/index.html        ring #119



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