Vacuum wiper motor restorer needed

Search this forum for who took over Kent Jaquith's business "Clean Sweep" I believe it is his niece who Kent trained. I believe she is in Eastern Washington State. Kent passed away a couple of years ago.
 
V8 Bob said:
Ficken wiper motor service.



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NO! NO! NO!

I'll say this publicly... the guy is a total jerk. I'd sent him a motor months ago and when I called him, he yelled at me on the phone "I know more about these motors than anyone. What you (me) know could be put on the head of a pin. Your motor can't be rebuilt".
Seriously, that's a quote. I could not believe what i was hearing.
Anyway, got the motor back from him, found out about Clean Sweep, sent it to her and a week later it was returned working perfectly.
 
Kube said:
NO! NO! NO!

I'll say this publicly... the guy is a total jerk. I'd sent him a motor months ago and when I called him, he yelled at me on the phone "I know more about these motors than anyone. What you (me) know could be put on the head of a pin. Your motor can't be rebuilt".
Seriously, that's a quote. I could not believe what i was hearing.
Anyway, got the motor back from him, found out about Clean Sweep, sent it to her and a week later it was returned working perfectly.
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Mike with his attitude it is good advertising for Melissa at "Clean Sweep". I have used her myself and would recommend her to anyone I know.
 
TJ said:
Mike with his attitude it is good advertising for Melissa at "Clean Sweep". I have used her myself and would recommend her to anyone I know.
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Tom, have you ever met Mellissa? Has she ever set up at the Portland Swap as her grandfather Kent Jaquith had?
 
Al, I have not met her, but talked on the phone with her. A very nice person and knows her business. Kent taught her well. I'm not sure if she has a booth at Portland. I'll check this year when I go up.
 
ford38v8 said:
Tom, have you ever met Mellissa? Has she ever set up at the Portland Swap as her grandfather Kent Jaquith had?
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Alan, I'd never met her either. But to reiterate, WOW! Great service, prompt service, great communication, fair prices.
Neat to find someone with those qualities all in one package :)
 
Kube said:
NO! NO! NO!

I'll say this publicly... the guy is a total jerk. I'd sent him a motor months ago and when I called him, he yelled at me on the phone "I know more about these motors than anyone. What you (me) know could be put on the head of a pin. Your motor can't be rebuilt".
Seriously, that's a quote. I could not believe what i was hearing.
Anyway, got the motor back from him, found out about Clean Sweep, sent it to her and a week later it was returned working perfectly.
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I had a totally different experience with Ficken when I sent my '51 wiper motor to him about 20 years ago with good communication, prompt service and fair cost. Sad to read that may not be true today.
 
V8 Bob said:
I had a totally different experience with Ficken when I sent my '51 wiper motor to him about 20 years ago with good communication, prompt service and fair cost. Sad to read that may not be true today.
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You were dealing with his Dad. Yep, a LOT had changed.
 
A quick tip I learned from my grandfather. I have put small amounts of brake fluid in the vacuum port and let them sit for days. The leather (I believe) inside swelled and the wipers worked again. Don’t know the longevity of this and it obviously won’t fix all but is worth a try if a wiper is complete but has just sat unused for a long time
Rich
 
Rich, I wonder, would your grandfather have considered brake fluid to be a good engine oil additive? Your Trico wiper motor operates on engine vacuum. Don't put anything in there you wouldn't put directly into your crankcase. All those leather and cork parts and gaskets found on any car love straight engine oil, or better yet, silicone oil.
 
Ooops. My trick to revive a lazy WW motor is to put the hose into a small amount of brake fluid (say, a capful). Then I vigorously manually work the wipers back and forth until the fluid is all gone. It has always worked pretty well, and the small amount of brake fluid that may be left goes through the engine and is immediately burned up or pumped out the exhaust.
 
You need Malo-Oil. :-)

"Trico Maro Oil was a specific light oil recommended in historical service documents (such as the 1981 Model "A" News and 1979 Skinned Knuckles) for lubricating Trico vacuum windshield wiper motors to restore life to dried packings and improve cleaner action.

Current Availability: The oil is no longer available under the specific name "Trico Maro Oil."
Recommended Substitutes: Enthusiasts and technicians now use various alternatives, including Marvel Mystery Oil, air compressor tool oil, refrigerator oil, air conditioner compressor oil, Mobil Vacuum Pump oil, or neatsfoot oil (specifically for older motors with leather seals).
Usage Context: The oil is applied via a short hose connected to the motor's vacuum port while the wiper is cycled to draw the lubricant into the internal mechanisms."

I have used and have great luck with air compressor oil for the wiper and my Columbia canister
 

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