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fundytides · 11-04-2021, 04:40 PM

I recently installed a NORS Trico wiper on my 31 Roadster. First I had to shorten the upper end of my wiper blade by 1" to allow the blade to clear the Repo brackets that clamp the wiper motor to the windshield frame. Now I notice that the wiper does not seem to swing far enough towards the passenger side to cause it to reverse direction. If I give it a little touch in that direction it will reverse as it should. There is no problem with the other end of it's swing and it reverses properly from that side. This motor was probably sitting on a shelf for many years so should I take it apart and clean and lubricate (?) it or am I just asking for trouble? Any other suggestions?

11-04-2021, 04:40 PM	#1
fundytides Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 505	Vacuum Wiper Issue I recently installed a NORS Trico wiper on my 31 Roadster. First I had to shorten the upper end of my wiper blade by 1" to allow the blade to clear the Repo brackets that clamp the wiper motor to the windshield frame. Now I notice that the wiper does not seem to swing far enough towards the passenger side to cause it to reverse direction. If I give it a little touch in that direction it will reverse as it should. There is no problem with the other end of it's swing and it reverses properly from that side. This motor was probably sitting on a shelf for many years so should I take it apart and clean and lubricate (?) it or am I just asking for trouble? Any other suggestions?