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jwhitfield · 06-02-2003, 05:40 PM

Although we only have a rare occurance of rain here in So. Cal, I get very annoyed by the harsh squeeking sounds the windshield wipers make the few times I do need to use them. I keep threatening to go through the system and track down the source of the noise. Has anyone rebuilt the system? What are the key components that need to be checked? Were the windshield wipers on these trucks ever quiet? Thanks...

chaptr2 · 06-02-2003, 05:54 PM

Squirt a little WD40 on the joints and replace your wipers and the sqeek will go away.

jwhitfield · 06-02-2003, 06:03 PM

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Originally posted by chaptr2
Squirt a little WD40 on the joints and replace your wipers and the sqeek will go away.

That's a little too easy...I do change the blades every year. The linkage is where all the noise is coming from. I'm assuming there may be worn bushings or something, but the mechanism is probably a noisy design...

cdowns · 06-02-2003, 06:32 PM

the place to lubricate is the wiper towers it will make a world of difference

**Smitty** · 06-02-2003, 08:09 PM

Use some white Lithium aerosol grease and besides the tower. If you pull the cowel off and pull the clip where the transmission arms attach to the shaft from the motor I'd put a little dab of solid grease between the arms that go to the individual towers. There are little brass bushings there that could be rubbing together causing the squeek! Hope to meet you when we get together with Dion and Co.

ZOOMY · 06-02-2003, 09:40 PM

I've already had to take the wiper towers off & tip them upside down to get lubricant into them.

Mike Culpepper · 06-03-2003, 03:30 PM

I'll ask a stupid question.......where(what) are the wiper towers?
Mike

jwhitfield · 06-03-2003, 04:09 PM

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Originally posted by Smitty
Use some white Lithium aerosol grease and besides the tower. If you pull the cowel off and pull the clip where the transmission arms attach to the shaft from the motor I'd put a little dab of solid grease between the arms that go to the individual towers. There are little brass bushings there that could be rubbing together causing the squeek! Hope to meet you when we get together with Dion and Co.

Hey Smitty,

Now this is more what I was looking for with respect to where to start looking for the squeek. I'll be checkin it out soon as I head home. So where is Spring Valley? If someone gets a club rolling, I'll look forward to meeting everyone. See ya..

06-02-2003, 05:40 PM	#1
jwhitfield Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 56	Windshield Wipers Although we only have a rare occurance of rain here in So. Cal, I get very annoyed by the harsh squeeking sounds the windshield wipers make the few times I do need to use them. I keep threatening to go through the system and track down the source of the noise. Has anyone rebuilt the system? What are the key components that need to be checked? Were the windshield wipers on these trucks ever quiet? Thanks...

06-02-2003, 05:54 PM	#2
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	Squirt a little WD40 on the joints and replace your wipers and the sqeek will go away. __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205

06-02-2003, 06:32 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	the place to lubricate is the wiper towers it will make a world of difference __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-02-2003, 08:09 PM	#5
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,136	Use some white Lithium aerosol grease and besides the tower. If you pull the cowel off and pull the clip where the transmission arms attach to the shaft from the motor I'd put a little dab of solid grease between the arms that go to the individual towers. There are little brass bushings there that could be rubbing together causing the squeek! Hope to meet you when we get together with Dion and Co. __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.

06-02-2003, 09:40 PM	#6
ZOOMY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WIS Posts: 1,752	squeak I've already had to take the wiper towers off & tip them upside down to get lubricant into them.

06-03-2003, 03:30 PM	#7
Mike Culpepper Red Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Llano... Texas Hill Country Posts: 448	I'll ask a stupid question.......where(what) are the wiper towers? Mike __________________ '72 Cheyenne LWB 350/350 "The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time." - Catfish Hunter (commenting on why he was not able to pitch another perfect game).



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