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#1504833 06/12/2023 12:27 AM
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Jim C. Blue
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After selling some vehicles and getting a better job, I was thinking of getting some parts for my 1953 3-ton GMC. However, finding parts for medium duties isn't as easy as light duty trucks.
Anyone know of a good source for this type of parts?

There are a few items I'd like to start with:
I noticed that it is leaking from the diff plate and input. The plate I could make/apply one, but the input seal would need to be replaced. The trans is also leaking.

My brakes are working well and no obvious leaks, but I do need to refill it after sitting for the winter. Would like to find a master cylinder and wheel cylinders for just in case.

That's all I can think of for now.

There is one more thing while I'm at it though:
Can the vacuum wiper motor be repaired? It sort of works; I turn it on and they go up, but rarely automatically goes down. Seems to need the vacuum at a very specific amount. For now, I've just been repeatedly turning it on and off. Also, I had not figured out how to remove it last time I tried.
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Originally Posted by Alex Arrow
Can the vacuum wiper motor be repaired? It sort of works; I turn it on and they go up, but rarely automatically goes down. Seems to need the vacuum at a very specific amount. For now, I've just been repeatedly turning it on and off. Also, I had not figured out how to remove it last time I tried.
Yes, contact Rob Ficken. He can fix your vacuum motor up.
Ficken Wiper Service website


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