Re: [Amc-list] vacuum wipers

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

Victor the Cleaner wrote:

> Okay, now you're confusing me.  Why should there be any correlation 
> between wiper vacuum and manifold vacuum?  

Many have been plumbed directly to the manifold due to dead booster pump 
on the fuel pump assembly.


>> (*) The TSM has a hilariously vague spec that says something like 
>> 'sufficient' in it. It assumes you are fully conversant with the 
>> physics of the thing. We got a good guffaw out of that about a year 
>> ago.
> 
> "TSM"? 

Technical Service Manual from AMC. Honestly, without one I could not 
drive Ramblers.

> Okay, so nothing specific.  I'm thinking this is probably a good place 
> for silicon spray, since it can't make its way into the fuel system.
> I think I'd have a hard time justifying paying that sort of money for
> a rebuild, so I guess I'll crack open one of my spares and see how 
> things look.

$100 or work. Its a half century old and wants some attention :-) A 
fully disassembly, clean and lube... McCoy and Stathes also replace the 
wiping seal, a PITA since it has to be unriveted and seal replaced etc. 
Mostly the lube hardens and dirt and oil plugs up the filters and 
passageways. It's an easy hour job on a bench.

> I'm just used to them on these old rides.  Part of their "character".

Ayup. If I wanted a new car I'd buy one!
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