red insulator pads - wiper motor

[dudload]

Hi all,

Currently reconditioning the wiper motor as it wasn't working. Have installed new brushes and had to replace one of the insulator t pieces on the brush set as it was broken.

one thing - the pack came with two red insulating pads in different shapes - anyone know where these should go?

the pads i'm referring to can be seen here : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lucas-Wiper- ... 4635767549

[geoberni]

Youtube is often your friend in such cases.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjF4xnXnhd8
About 8 minutes in.

[dudload]

thanks - i spend most of my time watching youtube videos on this stuff so cant believe i missed it! strange, this one seems to only have one piece of insulator, i've got two, but might try and see how it runs!

[geoberni]

It might be that the other one is for a different design motor housing, that used the same brushes.

But I suppose the obvious question is ... Well what was in there before you took it apart...?

[jagnut66]

Very interesting video Berni.
Having seen it I would definitely have a go at refurbishment, before thinking of replacement, as and when the need arises.
Best wishes,
Mike.

PS: Is there meant to be an 'e' on the end of Berni? I've often wondered, I'm assuming it is short for Bernard.

[geoberni]

PS: Is there meant to be an 'e' on the end of Berni? I've often wondered, I'm assuming it is short for Bernard.

It is short for Bernard, but no 'e'; in my youth, when I went for the shortened version, I was influenced by the Steak House chain....

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[simmitc]

All round to yours for dinner then

[jagnut66]

Berni it is then, although by now you should have rebranded yourself to either Beefeater or Brewers Fayre...........
Best wishes,
Mike.