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Oldgearz · 11-07-2020, 03:02 PM

Have a 30 Coupe that needs the wiper vacuum motor repaired. After researching this and other forums, the wiper I have is a Standards part # TR-1C, which evidently followed the original Trico RCX-1. The TR-1C has a 2-screw front cover (does not snap on), and some vendor's web sites say their paddle repair kits won't work on wipers with this front cover. The kit sold by Bratten's shows a picture with identical looking gaskets to what I have, but I can't tell from the picture if the paddle will fit into the vacuum chamber. I am going to call Bratten's to ask, but I was hoping you all could could offer some opinions. If I can't get a kit to fix the paddle, does anyone know where I can send my unit to have it repaired? Thanks in advance for your help.

duke36 · 11-07-2020, 03:46 PM

Ficken wiper service in NY is noted for working on Trico's and Clean Sweep in Oregon.. Also, the national A clubs have listings for service and vendor sources. I believe the 2 screw cover is original, the snap on is after market or replacement.

Bob Bidonde · 11-07-2020, 03:53 PM

The paddle fits, and it is a tight fit. Grease the chamber and both sides of the paddle.

bobbader · 11-07-2020, 05:19 PM

The paddle itself is the same size for all the Trico wipers. In the past, there have been rebuild kits with other internal parts for rebuilding the aftermarket (later production) Trico KCX motors. Those internal parts are different on the motors with the 2 screw caps. For the most part, those particular rebuild kits no longer exist but what is available is a hit to refurbish the paddle. It works no matter when your wiper motor was produced as long as it's a Trico motor.

700rpm · 11-08-2020, 12:44 AM

I use vaseline on the paddle. One time I needed to lube the paddle on a long trip in the middle of nowhere. I didn’t have any Vaseline, but I had some Vicks VapoRub. It worked fine, though there was that fragrance... ;-)

Oldgearz · 11-08-2020, 01:40 PM

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Hey thanks guys. I'll order up a paddle kit.

KGBnut · 11-08-2020, 09:42 PM

X2 for Ficken. Those things are not easy to get right, and Ficken is worth the money.

https://rebuildingtricowipers.com/

Ken

11-07-2020, 03:02 PM	#1
Oldgearz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Sagle, Idaho Posts: 359	Repairing Paddle in Vaccum Wiper Have a 30 Coupe that needs the wiper vacuum motor repaired. After researching this and other forums, the wiper I have is a Standards part # TR-1C, which evidently followed the original Trico RCX-1. The TR-1C has a 2-screw front cover (does not snap on), and some vendor's web sites say their paddle repair kits won't work on wipers with this front cover. The kit sold by Bratten's shows a picture with identical looking gaskets to what I have, but I can't tell from the picture if the paddle will fit into the vacuum chamber. I am going to call Bratten's to ask, but I was hoping you all could could offer some opinions. If I can't get a kit to fix the paddle, does anyone know where I can send my unit to have it repaired? Thanks in advance for your help.

11-07-2020, 03:46 PM	#2
duke36 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1,414	Re: Repairing Paddle in Vaccum Wiper Ficken wiper service in NY is noted for working on Trico's and Clean Sweep in Oregon.. Also, the national A clubs have listings for service and vendor sources. I believe the 2 screw cover is original, the snap on is after market or replacement.

11-07-2020, 03:53 PM	#3
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,463	Re: Repairing Paddle in Vaccum Wiper The paddle fits, and it is a tight fit. Grease the chamber and both sides of the paddle. __________________ Bob Bidonde

11-07-2020, 05:19 PM	#4
bobbader Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 271	Re: Repairing Paddle in Vaccum Wiper The paddle itself is the same size for all the Trico wipers. In the past, there have been rebuild kits with other internal parts for rebuilding the aftermarket (later production) Trico KCX motors. Those internal parts are different on the motors with the 2 screw caps. For the most part, those particular rebuild kits no longer exist but what is available is a hit to refurbish the paddle. It works no matter when your wiper motor was produced as long as it's a Trico motor.

11-08-2020, 12:44 AM	#5
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,903	Re: Repairing Paddle in Vaccum Wiper I use vaseline on the paddle. One time I needed to lube the paddle on a long trip in the middle of nowhere. I didn’t have any Vaseline, but I had some Vicks VapoRub. It worked fine, though there was that fragrance... ;-) __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

11-08-2020, 01:40 PM	#6
Oldgearz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Sagle, Idaho Posts: 359	Re: Repairing Paddle in Vaccum Wiper Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hey thanks guys. I'll order up a paddle kit.

11-08-2020, 09:42 PM	#7
KGBnut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southwestern Connecticut Posts: 931	Re: Repairing Paddle in Vaccum Wiper X2 for Ficken. Those things are not easy to get right, and Ficken is worth the money. https://rebuildingtricowipers.com/ Ken __________________ Style beats speed any day, and with a lot fewer tickets.