On my 65 Lark, what is the best way to remove the wiper arm assembly (not the blade) from the motor? I need to realign the blade as it keeps hitting the bottom windshield trim. Thanks for any input!
Try pulling the arm forward as far as it will go, while and prying under the end of the arm to pull it off the shaft. Good idea to put a blanket on the hood/fender in case it decides to take off.
I've always felt that someone should invent and market a special tool for doing that. It's a pain in the butt, and you're almost gaurenteed to scratch your cowl ribs in the process. BTW.. .anyone who becomes a millionare from making the tool owes me a beer... :laugh:
They have a tool for this already http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...&group_ID=1785&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
No need for a tool, it's very easy. There is a small spring loaded catch that hooks the bottom of the wiper shaft. If you hold it out, and gently pry on the arm, it will pop right off. If you are at all mechanically inclined, and you look carefully at the arm where it pushes on to the splined shaft, it will be obvious.
Thanks ... it's the shape of the tool in your link that will help me. Though I'm very mechanically adept, sometimes it's the small things that getcha :laugh: ! I really don't want to scratch the hood or cowl and it seems as if the arm is frozen to the motor. Will try again with caution and maybe a little WD40.
wiper arms I used to use an ordinary pair of pliers that had been wrapped in the jaw area with several layers of masking tape. then catch the little lock spring with a tool made from an old vent cable handle. When you put it back smear a little grease on the trunions so they dont corrode and will be easier to take off next time.
Thanks everyone. They were a little frozen with light corrosion, but I got'em off and realigned properly. Thanks again for responses to what was seemingly an insignificant task ... you guys rock. :TU:
