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beeftip · 10-02-2006, 11:39 PM

The wipers in my 1970 CST-10 are sad.

It's like they have arthritis.

Here's my question, was the wiper action on these vehicles ever "robust"? I can't tell the difference between low and high. Well, high goes a pubic hair faster. Perhaps my motor is wearing out, in which case it appears cheap to replace. All I know is that without Rain-X, this vehicle would be completely unsafe to operate in a mild downpour.

Thanks,

Darren

qksilver · 10-02-2006, 11:54 PM

could be a weak motor or like on one of my trucks the windsheild wiper pivots were really worn out and binding
plus make sure you are getting full voltage to the motor

cdowns · 10-03-2006, 05:09 AM

take wd-40 and lubricate all piviot points and special attention to the towers where the wiper arms attach to/b-4 you start throwing parts at it// a little lubrication every 30years or so can do some amazin things

Mudder · 10-03-2006, 06:46 AM

Agree with cd ........... cured mine.

MadDog · 10-03-2006, 08:36 AM

I was having that problem, and it turned out to be the low voltage. My regulater had gone bad.

10-02-2006, 11:39 PM	#1
beeftip Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Marshall, WI Posts: 20	Weak windshield wiper action. The wipers in my 1970 CST-10 are sad. It's like they have arthritis. Here's my question, was the wiper action on these vehicles ever "robust"? I can't tell the difference between low and high. Well, high goes a pubic hair faster. Perhaps my motor is wearing out, in which case it appears cheap to replace. All I know is that without Rain-X, this vehicle would be completely unsafe to operate in a mild downpour. Thanks, Darren __________________ 1970 Chevy CST-10 3 speed manual (3 on the tree, baby! Woo Hoo!) GM Goodwrench rebuilt crate motor Manual Drum Brakes Permanently foggy windshield Weak Wiper Motor Squeaky Clutch and Brake Pedal Really Cool Green Paint It's for sale!

10-02-2006, 11:54 PM	#2
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Weak windshield wiper action. could be a weak motor or like on one of my trucks the windsheild wiper pivots were really worn out and binding plus make sure you are getting full voltage to the motor

10-03-2006, 05:09 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Weak windshield wiper action. take wd-40 and lubricate all piviot points and special attention to the towers where the wiper arms attach to/b-4 you start throwing parts at it// a little lubrication every 30years or so can do some amazin things __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-03-2006, 06:46 AM	#4
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Weak windshield wiper action. Agree with cd ........... cured mine.

10-03-2006, 08:36 AM	#5
MadDog 1970 GMC Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 95	Re: Weak windshield wiper action. I was having that problem, and it turned out to be the low voltage. My regulater had gone bad. __________________ MadDog's Website



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