Wiper motor failed but can I fix the wipers on my daily driven classic Jaguar? Let’s find out! After replacing the engine I noticed that the wipers had stopped working on my Jaguar XJ6. Doesn’t seem to be a simple fix like a fuse but something more complicated. Let’s see if i can fix the wipers!
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Imperial stuff – doing all this reflects perfect classic Jaguar attitude. You see how Adam took apart and reassembled the motor just using common sense. And it all worked out with no panic or distress. Just need som uninterrupted time.
Looks like the Lucas 14W wiper motor in my 1973 Morgan 4/4. A somewhat sluggish operation was cured by removing old hardened grease, cleaning and applying fresh grease. Worn out brushes or a faulty park switch can easily be replaced – and the motor is up and running again. This is a very odd wiper system but it consumes very little space under the bonnet, the motor can be placed in a convenient spot.
I have also repaired the motor in the Lucas Screenjet washer pump. That motor must be the worst DC motor in the history, probably the reason for the shady reputation of the Lucas name. OK, to be fair that motor is only supposed to run a few seconds now and than…
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Good job Adam. I replaced the motor (should have repaired it) and stupid me removed dash when not needed.
Thanks for the video Adam, my XJ6 wipers are acting up and I'll probably need to do the same thing soon.
Adam,
I had been researching countless times on how to fix my wipers and had no sucess till now !
Its been raining here in Northern California, and I have not been driving also due to no wipers on my 1970 Xj6. I will try exactly what you had sucess with and hope that gets them going.
I learned so much from your site this last summer getting my old classic up and running after I purchased it from sitting for many years.
Thanks for all your efforts and have a great start to this New Year !
Fantastic as always! could you make another video of the windshield washer system?
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL THE XJsixers!!
Well done that man! Not so relaxing when you do all this stuff and the part still refuses to work though. Back in the day, when my hopes were high but resources low, there was a great impetus to fix old car componants rather than replacing them, not always successfully. Little money concentrated the mind wonderfully and sometimes I could bodge a repair with inventive use of bits of plastic, metal, bits of meccano, screws and wire from my 'junk box'. Nowadays, at least scrapyards are more organised as regards disassembly of cars, and there is often a plethora of good value spare parts for sale on common models.
Happy New Year to you and your family Adam.
People complain about Lucas equipment and British electrics in general. This is a perfect example of how these things can be repaired. You don't need to throw things away and just replace them. Most of the parts are available too if you look around a bit. Great start to the year.
Great video Adam. Much needed info…and timely. Cheers.
Hi Adam
On my vice i got 4 pieces of scrap plywood the width of the jaws and made them into 90 degree L shapes with a couple of screws at the butt joints. The top part of the L rests on to the top of the vice jaws and the other part of the "L" hangs down between the vice jaws .Obviously you dont have scratching problems with metal to metal because of the wood cushioning.
You could also use 4 bits of wood blocks say? 6cm x 3cm and as wide as the vice jaws.
Excellent channel by the way!
craig
from Australia
(1969 E type roadster)
One of those free of charge jobs.
Great video Adam, I have always wondered how the wipers worked
Yes, it works!
Another excellent tutorial, Adam. Thanks and Happy New Year.
Unless it is badly score I use Autosol Metal Polish on the commutator. It's also time you bought some 'softjaws' for ALL of your vices :).
Is grease expensive in Sweden ?, you seem so mean with it 🙂
Always nice when it's an easy fix glad they are working snow ready now all the best donny
Hi Adam definitely going to try this can you tell me please what manual you are referring to in this video thanks
A tip from Edd China's channel for cleaning copper contacts: pour vinegar into a pile of salt, and dip the contacts in the resulting fluid. (Which high-school chemistry suggests is a mild hydrochloric acid.)
If you're going to upgrade your storage building, ensure you have a way to maintain an airflow. Staitonary humidity is the enemy of stored vehicles. It breeds metal-moth.
Good you're dreaming about a new storage garage. Lifts would let you do so much more with the space. Maybe a sponsor of lifts could be found. I see other Youtubers getting lift companies donate their products for the exposure.