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Ford Capri wiper mechanism restoration

24 Jan 2019
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Vedran Relja
Ford Capri Build Log

Wiper mechanism is the one of those things that you usually don’t see, because it’s installed behind some kind of bulkhead, and usually its replacement requires quite a lot of work. I believe that its refurbishment will reduce the deterioration of the unit, and minimize the chances of failure. So, here’s Ford Capri wiper mechanism restoration.

Ford Capri wipers

The unit was generally in working condition, except from the broken back cover and overall deterioration.

Ford Capri wipers

This is how forty five years of grease, dust and rust looks like.

Ford Capri wipers

The first step was to disassemble everything.

Ford Capri wipers

In order to remove the rust, the whole lever assembly was dipped in a household vinegar which also stripped the zinc plating.

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Some brushing.

Ford Capri wipers

Some more brushing.

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Even more brushing.

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Brushing, brushing, brushing.

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Oh look, brushing.

Ford Capri wipers

I like to sandblast prior to powder-coating, but in order to reduce the time of sandblasting and also the cost, a run with electric brush helps a lot in cleaning the surface.

Ford Capri wipers

Using zinc spray on some smaller bits for extra protection.

Ford Capri wipers

After all parts were either zinc plated or powder-coated, everything is ready for assembly.

Ford Capri wipers

A detail shot.

Ford Capri wipers

During the assembly I used Loctite just to minimize the chance of loosening the bolts.

Ford Capri wipers

Greasing up all the movable parts.

Ford Capri wipers

For greasing the joints I used syringe and pushed the grease trough the small 1mm hole.

Ford Capri wipers

Cleaning the end switch contacts. The motor housing was also brush painted btw.

Ford Capri wipers

I also sanded it with 2000 grain sand paper to remove the surface grease and oxidation.

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The assembled unit.

Ford Capri wipers

If you remember the detail from the beginning, here it is again – but refurbished.

Ford Capri wipers

Detail of the wiper arm pinion.

Ford Capri wipers

Spacers were also powder-coated.

Ford Capri wipers

Some more details.

Ford Capri wipers

Only thing left is to mount the unit and connect the wires.

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