Andrew Palmer Posted November 30, 2018 Report Share Posted November 30, 2018 Dear all, I have just opend up my Spitfire's wiper motor - the little gearbox is fairly packed with grease. Is this right? According to the manual, you're supposed to lubricate the crankpin and the crosshead end of the connecting rod only. A related query: the manual specifies Shell Turbo 41 oil for the crankpin and Ragosine Listate grease for the connecting rod. Neither is available now. I've read that engine oil will do fine for the crankpin and white lithium grease spray for the connecting rod. What do you think? Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted November 30, 2018 Report Share Posted November 30, 2018 Ive only used normal LM grease for any clean up and re greasing of the wiper gearbox, the old goes hard and doesnt re spread well when aged , yes bit like toffee Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted November 30, 2018 Report Share Posted November 30, 2018 You don't want it too packed or it will do what my Spitfire did on its first decent outing, to the RBRR drivers' meeting at Gaydon. It was a miserable, damp day, so the wipers were on all the way. The grease got warm and runny, and the excess dribbled out of the gear shaft, all over the bulkhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Palmer Posted December 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 Many thanks for the guidance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now