Windshield Wiper arm tension is weak
Rob Fayette
Expert Adviser
in HUDSON
What are the alternatives to getting the windshield wiper arms to have enough force against the windshield on a 51 Pacemaker? Can the tensioning springs be replaced and is there a source for them? What replacement arms will fit on a step down and what is a good source for them? I found this source for 48-52 Ford pickups from Macs; will they work?
https://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_truck_late/ford-pickup-truck-windshield-wiper-arm-wrist-type-stainless-steel-body-and-arm-with-chrome-drive-housing-right-or-left.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=&scid=scplp48-17923-1&sc_intid=48-17923-1&gclid=CjwKCAjw7e_0BRB7EiwAlH-goLORm7j7AcIhwZ8tUW_amP1DvRduao0I16p8zRLGpy38h1i1GC-Y3xoC7EIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Thanks a lot for any advice.
Rob
https://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_truck_late/ford-pickup-truck-windshield-wiper-arm-wrist-type-stainless-steel-body-and-arm-with-chrome-drive-housing-right-or-left.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=&scid=scplp48-17923-1&sc_intid=48-17923-1&gclid=CjwKCAjw7e_0BRB7EiwAlH-goLORm7j7AcIhwZ8tUW_amP1DvRduao0I16p8zRLGpy38h1i1GC-Y3xoC7EIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Thanks a lot for any advice.
Rob
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Rob: I have tightened the springs by removal and resetting the connection point a bit... ie bending the spring hook. Also, the arms are prone to bending themselves. If they are bent in towards the windshield glass the tension on the blade to glass is increased. Good Luck Ken Cates0
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Rob, I have those springs. No need to buy new wiper arms. 704 792 911zero0
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