Question on wiper lube ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Donaldo · 12-24-2015, 02:57 PM

Is there a lube req. for the windshield wiper assembly ? I'm starting to put the '51 cab back together and seems like the moving parts are quite dry.

Merry Christmas to All.

OrrieG · 12-24-2015, 03:19 PM

I use lubriplate (white lithium) on pivots and bushings.

Speedbumpauto · 12-24-2015, 03:38 PM

"seems like the moving parts are quite dry."

You're only supposed to use them when it rains!

Sorry, it's Christmas eve and I couldn't help myself. Hope I still get that tach from santa.

mr48chev · 12-24-2015, 03:59 PM

I'd go along with OrrieG, A minute dab of Lubriplate should do the job for years.

Donaldo · 12-24-2015, 06:00 PM

"seems like the moving parts are quite dry."

"" You're only supposed to use them when it rains! ""

But what about testing ?

Lubriplate it is, have some in the taclkebox !

Merry Christmas

1project2many · 12-24-2015, 09:53 PM

Coming up next: Blinker Fluid. Is synthetic really better?

Lubriplate makes some good products. I have a can of Superlube that I would probably use for this application.

OrrieG · 12-25-2015, 04:21 PM

Depends on if you have old school filament bulbs or new fangled LEDs...

OrrieG · 12-25-2015, 05:53 PM

As long as we are talking wipers I just noticed stock come in two lengths. I always bought the same for both side (16" I think). Can anyone tell me the correct length and which side the longer one goes one? Thanks in advance.

Coupeguy2001 · 12-25-2015, 06:55 PM

Orrie
Mine are the same length and were the original 12 in. blades when I got the truck back in 72.
Today, I get universal blades from O'reilly's and cut them down to 12 inches and slide them in and put the clips and strips back in.

O yea, me and the truck are lifelong pals................lucky for me the first wife didn't want any part of it.

OrrieG · 12-26-2015, 01:53 PM

Thanks Coupe guy, guess I will stick with equal length too.

12-24-2015, 02:57 PM	#1
Donaldo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Morro Bay, California Posts: 447	Question on wiper lube ? Is there a lube req. for the windshield wiper assembly ? I'm starting to put the '51 cab back together and seems like the moving parts are quite dry. Merry Christmas to All. __________________ Thanks, Don http://www.donsbirds.com/pick-up

12-24-2015, 03:19 PM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Question on wiper lube ? I use lubriplate (white lithium) on pivots and bushings. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

12-24-2015, 03:38 PM	#3
Speedbumpauto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 917	Re: Question on wiper lube ? "seems like the moving parts are quite dry." You're only supposed to use them when it rains! Sorry, it's Christmas eve and I couldn't help myself. Hope I still get that tach from santa.

12-24-2015, 03:59 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,401	Re: Question on wiper lube ? I'd go along with OrrieG, A minute dab of Lubriplate should do the job for years. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

12-24-2015, 06:00 PM	#5
Donaldo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Morro Bay, California Posts: 447	Re: Question on wiper lube ? "seems like the moving parts are quite dry." "" You're only supposed to use them when it rains! "" But what about testing ? Lubriplate it is, have some in the taclkebox ! Merry Christmas __________________ Thanks, Don http://www.donsbirds.com/pick-up

12-24-2015, 09:53 PM	#6
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,166	Re: Question on wiper lube ? Coming up next: Blinker Fluid. Is synthetic really better? Lubriplate makes some good products. I have a can of Superlube that I would probably use for this application.

12-25-2015, 04:21 PM	#7
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Question on wiper lube ? Depends on if you have old school filament bulbs or new fangled LEDs... __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

12-25-2015, 05:53 PM	#8
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Question on wiper lube ? As long as we are talking wipers I just noticed stock come in two lengths. I always bought the same for both side (16" I think). Can anyone tell me the correct length and which side the longer one goes one? Thanks in advance. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

12-25-2015, 06:55 PM	#9
Coupeguy2001 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: phoenix az Posts: 723	Re: Question on wiper lube ? Orrie Mine are the same length and were the original 12 in. blades when I got the truck back in 72. Today, I get universal blades from O'reilly's and cut them down to 12 inches and slide them in and put the clips and strips back in. O yea, me and the truck are lifelong pals................lucky for me the first wife didn't want any part of it. __________________ http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/v...d.php?t=489721

12-26-2015, 01:53 PM	#10
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Question on wiper lube ? Thanks Coupe guy, guess I will stick with equal length too. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project



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