Wiper arm bounce

Brian Taylor · Post by **Brian Taylor** » December 28, 2010, 7:19 pm

Before I twist my spine and go under the dash I want to get advice on my wipers. My passenger side wiper works fine but the drivers has a hitch in it getty up. It stalls and jerks when they are on.
I was thinking there is a bushing in the linkage that may have come out causing this>>>>???
Any ideas.

Post by **Greg D** » December 28, 2010, 7:42 pm

There are some bushings & clips in the linkage - if that stuff gets loose you would be amazed how much slop that can cause for no bigger than they are.

64shortie · Post by **64shortie** » December 28, 2010, 7:46 pm

Have the same problem on my tow truck. Found that the aforementioned bushings were worn, brittle and cracked. Also, the splines in the drivers side wiper arm are worn down enough to allow it to flop a bit. I have ordered new wiper arms and am looking for the bushings.

Brian Taylor · Post by **Brian Taylor** » December 28, 2010, 8:05 pm

So who has a source for the bushings?

65 66 Ford · Post by **65 66 Ford** » December 28, 2010, 9:07 pm

You might want to try a Mustang parts supply house. The early Mustangs pivot arm and connecting rods are similar to ours.

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » December 28, 2010, 10:28 pm

Sounds to me Brian!, you need a PWI, " positive wipe improver"!, they have been found to defrost your windscreen as well, with the heat built up in added friction!, here`s a pic of one a PO installed earlier!

Your right!, it`s basically a spring!

kstones63 · Post by **kstones63** » December 28, 2010, 11:12 pm

Now that's some great engineering.

Kevin