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Trico FPK - 375
Service and Repair.
1. If wiper does not operate, check control before removing wiper
motor. See Fig.1.
1.Check air supply to control. If satisfactory -
then
2. Disconnect running and parking lines from control. Turn to
full on. Air should be released from both outlets.
3. Turn control to parl. Air should be released only from one
outlet.
4. If air supply is not properly released when checked as
outlined above, - then adjust needle valve speed control. Loosen
locking nut (5/16") and bottom needle valve gently. Turn
back needle valve one half turn and tighten locking nut. With
control knob turned on fully and with air pressure normally
maintained, the needle valve adjustment made above should permit
a maximum ideal wiper speed of 120 single strokes per minute.
Conditions may vary on individual vehicles which will require a
slight re-adjustment of the needle valve to maintain this ideal
maximum wiper speed.
5. If the above procedure does not improve the air supply,
replace with new control. If control checks satisfactorily,
remove wiper and service as follows: |
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2. Remove wiper motor:
1. Check for leaking end gaskets. If leaking, replace gaskets an test
wiper. See Fig.10.
2. Inspect shaft and driver assembly If defective, replace assembly.
See below - also Fig.2
3. To disassemble wiper motor - see
Fig.2:
1. Remove stamped cover plate.
2. Remove shaft retaining ring and thrust washers. Remove shaft
assembly.
3. Remove top casting and pinion assembly.
4. Remove end caps, (see note) and push piston assembly out of
housing, being careful not to damage piston packing.
NOTE: Before removing end caps, mark parking end cap an
housing so end caps will be reassembled in proper position. |
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4. To repair wiper:
1. Check piston packing for wear or cuts.
2. Dismantle piston and test rack with vacuum (see Fig.3.) at
ball seats. Place a drop of oil around each ball; if oil
disappears a leak is indicated. Replace rack. |
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3. Test seal of O-ring around running tube. If
leaking, replace O-ring. See Fig.4. |
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4. Test parking end cap and plunger assembly. See
Fig.5. Apply air pressure approximately 5lbs. to inlet. Place a
few drops of oil on parking plunger assembly. If oil bubbles
appear, plunger is leaking. Replace plunger assembly and
re-test.
5. Check pinion assembly for wear. Replace if necessary. |
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6. Place valve tripper spring on running end cap.
Not less than 2 to 2 1/2 turns must extend beyond spacer. If
spring is short, replace with new spring. See Fig. 6. |
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5. To reassemble motor:
1. Assemble piston. See Fig.7. Place packing on
running end of rack; insert one short pushrod and one ball
valve. Attach piston head 500006 and valve plate (3 holes) with
shoulder screws.
2. Place packing on other end of rack and insert one long and
one short push rod, and one ball valve. Attach piston head
500008 and valve plate (2 holes) with two shoulder screws. |
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3. Soak grease felt in grease and insert in rack.
4. Grease marked end of housing. See Fig.8. Insert piston
assembly slowly. Rotate piston assembly as it is pressed into
the housing, being careful not to damage the packing. After
piston is in the housing, grease both ends, greasing lightly on
park end.
CAUTION: Make sure parking end of piston is in marked end of
housing. |
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5. Assemble end caps in proper position being sure
markings are matched. Running tube must slide freely in O-ring.
6. Centre piston in housing. See Fig. 9. Leave in this position or
move piston according to chart below. Fit gasket in top
casting and press pinion shaft in place. Pinion assembly must
centred with lever in vertical position on housing and tighten
four screws. Place roller bearing on pinion lever. |
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| Arc of Wipe |
33º |
60º |
65º |
70º |
80º |
90º |
100º |
110º |
| Assembly of pinion assembly with piston |
Off Centre |
Off Centre |
Off Centre |
Off Centre |
Off Centre |
On Centre |
On Centre |
On Centre |
7. Grease drive lever track and install shaft
assembly, thrust washers, and secure with retaining ring.
8. Attach stamped cover plate.
9. To test motor: connect motor as shown in Fig.10. Attach arm.
Run motor at approximately 5lbs. pressure and hold arm against
pull of piston. Motor should pull evenly in both directions. |
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Thanks to Trevor Daw (DMU Group (West Midlands)) for the loan of
the brochure.
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