[Healeys] More wiper questions

[Alan Seigrist Blue 100]

Hi Peter -

I live here in tropical hong kong and the wipers on my BJ8 work sufficient
even in the worst downpours, and the motor hasn't been touched in 40 years.
I might suggest your wiper motor maybe just needs som attention... maybe
some gear lubrication and have a specialist/rebuilder check the armature and
bushes.

Regarding the tension on the screen, you may want to consider buying new
wiper arms... maybe the springs or the inner splined surfaces are worn.
Also new blades help too.  I notice I have to replace blades pretty much at
least once every two years to keep decent wiping action.

Best,

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8



On 6/26/07, Peter Dzwig <pdzwig at summaventures.com> wrote:
>
> The discussion about wiper bushings reminded me...
>
> My 57 BN4 hasa wiper problem. The wipers don't weipe very effectively. It
> isn't
> that the wipers aren't brand, spanking new; it's to do with the fact that
> the
> wipers
> (a) don't cover the screen well (to do with contact across the wiped area
> as it
> sweeps - tension doesn't appear uniform the outer reaches don't get
> cleaned
> well). Any suggestions to maintain tension of the wiper against the
> screen? ;
>
> (b) go too fast: the motor is basically one speed - fast; does anyone know
> of a
> two-speed (preferably in-period) that works/fits?
>
> thoughts welcome
>
> Peter Dzwig