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vweater2001 · 03-04-2018, 12:11 AM

Got some rain out here in Cali so time to use the wipers. Noticed that the passenger side is barely touching the windshield when sweeping. I changed them out with a new set I had because it was time...wth is wrong that they are barely sweeping the windshield. Can’t figure it out?

**Steeveedee** · 03-04-2018, 09:22 AM

Check to see if the spring is still in the wiper arm. Or the spring is just weak, or that arm is bent. Is the arm all the way down on the shaft spline?

**LockDoc** · 03-04-2018, 08:34 PM

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Put some penetrating lubricant on the wiper arms where they pivot, when you pull them away from the windshield.... Then pull them up and let them back down a few times and see if that helps.

LockDoc

vweater2001 · 08-09-2019, 12:11 PM

Okay guys I know I hadn't gotten back on the thread with regards to the wipers...but I took them off and put the wiper arms back in, greased them up, put them back on the shafts and still not making enough contact on the windshield. The springs seem to be pretty strong still in my opinion, the wipers were working great up until I changed out the blades and now both sides are seriously not making enough contact...I got caught in the rain a few days ago and was like "Whoa, I need to get the wipers fixed ASAP." Any other tips or tricks I should use?

**HO455** · 08-09-2019, 12:23 PM

Are you sure you have the correct arms? Posting a photo may help us.

68 P.O.S. · 08-09-2019, 12:51 PM

Maybe wrong wipers? Try Trico Classic 33-150 wipers

vweater2001 · 08-09-2019, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HO455

Are you sure you have the correct arms? Posting a photo may help us.

I’ll post a picture tonight
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vweater2001 · 08-09-2019, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 P.O.S.

Maybe wrong wipers? Try Trico Classic 33-150 wipers

Wipers are correct as I purchased them from someone here on the forums and they were Terico brand you are saying. The blade bodies were metal not that cheap plastic you normally see.
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03-04-2018, 12:11 AM	#1
vweater2001 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lakeview Terrace Posts: 190	69 Chevy windshield wipers Got some rain out here in Cali so time to use the wipers. Noticed that the passenger side is barely touching the windshield when sweeping. I changed them out with a new set I had because it was time...wth is wrong that they are barely sweeping the windshield. Can’t figure it out? __________________ "If you aint first your last!!" 1969 GMC C1500 Stepside Shortbed - daily driver Mando

03-04-2018, 09:22 AM	#2
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,280	Re: 69 Chevy windshield wipers Check to see if the spring is still in the wiper arm. Or the spring is just weak, or that arm is bent. Is the arm all the way down on the shaft spline? __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

03-04-2018, 08:34 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,393	Re: 69 Chevy windshield wipers - Put some penetrating lubricant on the wiper arms where they pivot, when you pull them away from the windshield.... Then pull them up and let them back down a few times and see if that helps. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-09-2019, 12:11 PM	#4
vweater2001 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lakeview Terrace Posts: 190	Re: 69 Chevy windshield wipers Okay guys I know I hadn't gotten back on the thread with regards to the wipers...but I took them off and put the wiper arms back in, greased them up, put them back on the shafts and still not making enough contact on the windshield. The springs seem to be pretty strong still in my opinion, the wipers were working great up until I changed out the blades and now both sides are seriously not making enough contact...I got caught in the rain a few days ago and was like "Whoa, I need to get the wipers fixed ASAP." Any other tips or tricks I should use? __________________ "If you aint first your last!!" 1969 GMC C1500 Stepside Shortbed - daily driver Mando

08-09-2019, 12:23 PM	#5
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,983	Re: 69 Chevy windshield wipers Are you sure you have the correct arms? Posting a photo may help us. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

08-09-2019, 12:51 PM	#6
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,660	Re: 69 Chevy windshield wipers Maybe wrong wipers? Try Trico Classic 33-150 wipers __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo



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