William Davies wrote:
> I'm currently checking over the wiper motor on our Mk1 2000 as it's decided
>to operate very slowly. The first time I
> thought I'd fixed the problem by cleaning the commutator and re-seating the
>brushes, but the fault has returned -
> taking off the end cover seems to fix this for a while, but it's hardly a
>good fix. I'm about to overhaul the unit,
> but I'm struggling on 2 counts. Firstly, I can't find any test specs on this
>particular motor. There's plenty of
> information on the Mk2 2000 unit, and a reasonable amount on the
>Herald/Vitesse motor, but nothing more than a
> dismantling & reassembly guide for the Mk1 in the factory manual. Is there
>anything else published on this? Anything
> substantially different (other than the gearbox) to the Herald motor as both
>are sub-types of the Lucas DR3? Also,
> what's currently recommended for lubricating the gearbox and rack? Original
>literature says Ragosine Listate grease,
> not something I've observed on the shelves at any of my suppliers.
This page says that the substitute for Ragosine Listate is Shell Retinax "A":
http://www.singster.co.uk/mascot%20october%201984.html
Cheers, Bill.
--
Michael D. Porter
Roswell, NM
[mailto:mporter@zianet.com]
Never let anyone drive you crazy when you know it's within walking distance.
|