03-28-2018, 05:24 PM | #1 |
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Vaccuum wipers
What lubricant should I use on the paddle. I do not have a kit I just want to clean up this thing.
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03-28-2018, 05:40 PM | #2 |
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Bad spelling day. Vacuum. After cleaning the original lube/grease what should I use.
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03-28-2018, 06:45 PM | #3 |
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Re: Vaccuum wipers
I use 3 in 1, or sewing machine oil.
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03-28-2018, 08:45 PM | #4 |
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Thanks.
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03-28-2018, 08:53 PM | #5 |
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Re: Vaccuum wipers
Vaseline
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03-28-2018, 09:12 PM | #6 |
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03-28-2018, 09:50 PM | #7 |
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Vaseline also.
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03-29-2018, 06:21 AM | #8 |
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I’ve been told 3 in 1 oil will gum up a sewing machine, sewing machine oil only!
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03-29-2018, 07:01 AM | #9 |
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How do you use vaseline inside the wiper?
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03-29-2018, 07:43 AM | #10 |
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Curtis, you need to take the motor body apart, clean all the old grease and gunk out and off of everything, then wipe a good film of vaseline on the paddles as well as both sides of the lower half where the paddles contact the body as they rotate back and forth.
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03-29-2018, 10:15 AM | #11 |
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I use ATF for my sewing machines, and I'd use the same for my wiper motors.
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03-29-2018, 12:29 PM | #12 |
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Cleaned everything. I did not replace the paddle seal as it is still in good condition. I thought about ATF, Brake fluid etc. but decided not to go with those because of settling. I used white lithium sparingly and the motor works great. I have to keep in mind what certain lubricants will do in cold weather.
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03-29-2018, 01:44 PM | #13 |
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Couldn't find the Vaseline? I guess the stuff you used will be ok.
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03-29-2018, 04:52 PM | #14 |
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I don't think Vaseline would work well in cold weather.
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03-29-2018, 05:52 PM | #15 |
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White lithium will separate and dry out. I quit using it 20 years ago when I discovered this, and have used Mystik JT-6 High Temp red grease since that time. ATF will still be my lube for all my Studebaker vacuum wipers, as it will stay thin in cold weather.
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03-29-2018, 06:55 PM | #16 |
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sheesh... now you tell me.
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03-29-2018, 11:14 PM | #17 |
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Don't worry, your fix may outlive you!
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03-30-2018, 09:21 AM | #18 |
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J Franklin......That's funny, Wait that's not funny.
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03-30-2018, 12:21 PM | #19 |
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