Guest exbcmc Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Our '59 Ford has vacuum wipers that don't work. Is it possible to rebuild the unit? I read years ago to take it apart and soak the diaphragm in trans fluid....didn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) Problem is parts like gaskets are very complex and are not available. At least they weren't a few years ago. Send it to Ficken Wiper Service...........bob Edited February 25, 2015 by Bhigdog (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest exbcmc Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Problem is parts like gaskets are very complex and are not available. At least they weren't a few years ago. Send it to Ficken Wiper Service...........bobThank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Sometimes just squirting some oil inside and making sure the hoses are connected correctly and not cracked or broken, will do the trick. If it is worn out there are rebuilt units available.Do a search, there were instructions from Trico posted here some time ago on how to do it.Depending where you live, if the car has 80000 miles or more on it the unit may be worn out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest exbcmc Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Sometimes just squirting some oil inside and making sure the hoses are connected correctly and not cracked or broken, will do the trick. If it is worn out there are rebuilt units available.Do a search, there were instructions from Trico posted here some time ago on how to do it.Depending where you live, if the car has 80000 miles or more on it the unit may be worn out.thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen_Dyneto Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Depending on the material used for the paddle seal, squirting "oil" as in motor oil may be a bad idea, I'd suggest using either a true vacuum oil, or a light silicone oil.Rebuilds by Ficken Wiper Service are modestly priced and with a very quick turn-around, probably the best solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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