I was smug about doing all restoration jobs myself, everything from nickel plating to cylinder boring, but when I got into my Ford (TRICO) windshield motor I was in over my head. I was exceptionally patient with it for half a year, trying to make it operate correctly. Finally realizing that there was danger of my killing it with kindness, I sent it away to Clean-Sweep windshield Wiper Motor Service. There are times when one must call in a true professional.

Service was lightning fast. I got it back today. Included was a long list of what had been wrong with it and what had been done. Everything from re-machining the case to new leather paddle pieces. I had been nowhere close to making it work.

The results are simply PERFECT! The ancient, fragile Ford wiper now works better than new. Strong and fast, with the speed infinitely adjustable. I am deeply impressed.

If you have a Ford automatic wiper, please send it to Kent Jaquith, 2633 SW Obsidian Ave, 315, Redmond, OR 97756. (541) 923-4319. The man can work miracles.

Humbly submitted,
Jim

Jim, what Model T is that wiper motor supposed to fit???? The restoration does look good.

Looks really good. I've never heard anything really positive about these units, so it's great that you have found someone who can do it right!
Is yours the open car or closed car model?

It's for my 1927 tudor sedan. It has the longer shaft meant to fit through the windshield frame, and the bracket that fits over the frame and not under it, as it does on the open cars. Both brackets fit the same body. They are keyed by the width of the slot that they fit in.

A minor difference: I've noticed that the round logo-plate covering the valve assembly is different for the open and closed cars. Both are made of etched brass. The words (Ford, TRICO, and USA) are written in black etch-resist, and are therefore slightly raised. On the open car, the etched field is nickel (?) plated. On the closed car it's polished brass.

Can't wait to drive it in the rain! The visor, however, makes it almost unnecessary. The fact that it's perfectly functional is the important part, and not the need to keep rain off the windshield.

Jim