[Healeys] Windshield Wipers

[james smith]

Well, John, I usually agree with your advice, and I enjoy your website...but on this, I have to disagree....your solution is NOT the best.  I have a BN6 with original side curtains and top, and with new seals, It leaks only slightly in a hard rain.  your solution is less than optimum because it limits the enjoyment of the Healey to fair weather.  I actually enjoy an occasional ride in the rain in the Healey.  Its kinda cozy.  
  My Healey is actually a four season car except I avoid snow and salt.
   
  Jim Smith
  East Hampton, CT

John Sims <ahbn6 at optonline.net> wrote:
  My solution is the best. I NEVER take the Healey out when rain is in the
forecast. With the leaks inherent in 
the BN6 side curtains, etc. why bother. Better that someone come up with a
way to install wipers on my glasses.

John Sims, BN6
Aberdeen, NJ

www.healey6.com


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Michael Salter
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 7:06 PM
To: price at advocateadvisors.com; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windshield Wipers

As Alan pointed out the wiper system does make some noise but, if you have
the time and patience it would probably be worth your while taking the wiper
motor out and lubricating the bearings and worm gear. I had one seize on me
at a most inconvenient time as a result of the lubricant having caked up.
Of course it will only fail while it is raining!!! 

Michael Salter
100 (1953)
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)
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