Sounds like a frozen wheelbox. try to turn the wiper with the cable out,
the one that turns tightly may be able to be lubricated back into service,
if your lucky. Brad
Swift Justice wrote:
> Having problems with the wipers on the '79, need to fix quickly before
> buyer comes to take it away.
>
> Motor turns freely (disconnected cable and checked - motor turns gear
> wheel freely. My guess is that it must be the cable is jammed in the
> housing. Any easy way to check or free it up? I really don't want to
> take the dash apart to get at it at this stage of the game if I don't
> have to.
>
> Also, does the motor turn the gear in only one direction? When I hit
> the switch it just turns in one direction. I thought that the motor
> reversed to pull the cable back. Any advice appreciated.
>
> Steve.
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