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03-11-2009, 05:28 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: CALGARY, ALBERTA
Posts: 62
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Wiper arm removal tips???
I have been trying to remove the wiper arms on my '69 3/4 ton without success. Manual says to bend the arm upright which is supposed to release the arm allowing it to be pulled right off. Not working!!! Any ideas besides ruining them?
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03-11-2009, 05:29 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Dyer, Indiana
Posts: 5,679
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Re: Wiper arm removal tips???
mine just pulled off, i used a screwdriver for leverage just dont scratch it
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03-11-2009, 05:34 PM
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Always on the hunt...
 Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Portland, OR.
Posts: 5,865
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Re: Wiper arm removal tips???
This one simple lisle tool gets my vote, without any damage and makes the job seem effortless. Link: http://www.nextag.com/Lisle-LIS65750...1472B2823CBE9E
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03-11-2009, 05:39 PM
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Old member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S.
Posts: 19,945
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Re: Wiper arm removal tips???
I have a snap on tool. They work the same though.
  
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03-11-2009, 07:22 PM
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Between Trucks...
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Los Angeles, CA.
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Re: Wiper arm removal tips???
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03-11-2009, 05:42 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: CALGARY, ALBERTA
Posts: 62
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Re: Wiper arm removal tips???
TKS, Going to have to get me on of those I guess. Will give NAPA a try they are just down the street
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03-11-2009, 06:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: daytonabeach
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Re: Wiper arm removal tips???
theres a tab at the base of the arm that needs pressing for easy arm removal
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03-11-2009, 09:12 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Salina, Kansas
Posts: 1,998
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Re: Wiper arm removal tips???
i just pulled up and gave it a good tug..it came off very easily..
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1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796 |
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03-11-2009, 09:17 PM
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Firefighter
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Yellville, Ar, USA
Posts: 1,943
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Re: Wiper arm removal tips???
I use this one, KD Tools 2039
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03-17-2009, 08:05 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: CALGARY, ALBERTA
Posts: 62
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Re: Wiper arm removal tips???
I just used the open end of a 9/16 wrench and a small peice of wod as a lever and it popped right off!! Thanks to all for your suggestions!!!
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