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Ramiro0727 · 11-26-2024, 01:02 PM

Hello,

This morning while driving to work and it was raining. I had my wipers on and the drivers side wiper came off. I pulled over and retrieved the wiper arm. When i got to work I noticed the spline cap that goes on the wiper linkage was still inside the bottom of the wiper arm. Does the spline cap supposed to stay on the wiper linkage? Or does it easily come off. Attached is a picture of what im talking about.

Thanks,
Ramiro

**1970cstblazer** · 11-26-2024, 01:04 PM

The splines are supposed to be integral with the wiper transmission assembly.

Ramiro0727 · 11-26-2024, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

The splines are supposed to be integral with the wiper transmission assembly.

1970cstblazer so basically it's not supposed to come off.

Ramiro

**Stocker** · 11-26-2024, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramiro0727

1970cstblazer so basically it's not supposed to come off.

Ramiro

Yep, it's not supposed to come off. I'm not even sure what holds them in place, but in about 60 years of fooling around with vehicles, I have never seen one come off.

Ramiro0727 · 11-26-2024, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Yep, it's not supposed to come off. I'm not even sure what holds them in place, but in about 60 years of fooling around with vehicles, I have never seen one come off.

Stocker it was a aftermarket wiper transmission linkage. I believe i may have the original linkage. Now to go look for it in my garage.

Ramiro

**1970cstblazer** · 11-26-2024, 01:25 PM

Looks like the metal was peened over to retain the splined part

Ramiro0727 · 11-26-2024, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Looks like the metal was peened over to retain the splined part

1970cstblazer they probably didn't do it correctly on the aftermarket one.

Ramiro

**1970cstblazer** · 11-26-2024, 01:37 PM

A close-up

Ramiro0727 · 11-26-2024, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

A close-up

1970cstblazer thanks for the pictures. I was going to try some strong epoxy. To try to glue it to see if it would staqy on there.

Ramiro

11-26-2024, 01:02 PM	#1
Ramiro0727 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Porterville, CA Posts: 227	drivers side wiper Hello, This morning while driving to work and it was raining. I had my wipers on and the drivers side wiper came off. I pulled over and retrieved the wiper arm. When i got to work I noticed the spline cap that goes on the wiper linkage was still inside the bottom of the wiper arm. Does the spline cap supposed to stay on the wiper linkage? Or does it easily come off. Attached is a picture of what im talking about. Thanks, Ramiro Attached Images

11-26-2024, 01:04 PM	#2
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 2,073	Re: drivers side wiper The splines are supposed to be integral with the wiper transmission assembly. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze poly, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1970 K20, To be a clone of my Grandfather's K20, Dark Blue poly, 350, 4 speed, 16.5" X 8.25" Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM radio. Latest project truck 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, Dark Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 46k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 67k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

11-26-2024, 01:25 PM	#6
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 2,073	Re: drivers side wiper Looks like the metal was peened over to retain the splined part __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze poly, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1970 K20, To be a clone of my Grandfather's K20, Dark Blue poly, 350, 4 speed, 16.5" X 8.25" Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM radio. Latest project truck 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, Dark Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 46k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 67k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

11-26-2024, 01:37 PM	#8
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 2,073	Re: drivers side wiper A close-up Attached Images __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze poly, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1970 K20, To be a clone of my Grandfather's K20, Dark Blue poly, 350, 4 speed, 16.5" X 8.25" Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM radio. Latest project truck 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, Dark Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 46k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 67k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels



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