Couple of questions... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72gmcshorty · 07-05-2003, 01:19 PM

1) Whats the EASY way to get the windshield wipersoff? I've tried to pry that damn little tab but I can't get the wiper off.

2) How can I adjust my steering column? My shifter is positioned to far to the left. When I'm in park, the needle is past the gauge. When I go to L2 the pointer stops at L1.

Anyone? Thanks

hanssolo · 07-05-2003, 03:05 PM

1. I put thick rubber or sponge on the cowling and use a screwdriver blade longwise as a pry. When re-installing dab the wiper arm ball with some grease.
2. I went thru this before but can't remember. Did I loosen the column and turn it instead of trying to find a way to adjust the shifter mechanism itself?

junkyardjohn · 07-05-2003, 04:25 PM

I DON'T HAVE AN ANSWER FOR THE SHIFTER INDICATOR LOCATION, BUT FOR THE WIPER ARM REMOVAL, K-D MAKES A SET OF WIPER ARE REMOVAL PLIERS(K-D 2039), THAT WILL REMOVE THEM IN ABOUT 3 SECONDS, WITHOUT DAMAGING ANYTHING. THEY'RE UNDER $10 & AMERICAN MADE. (A PRETTY GOOD INVESTMENT)

__________________

Riveted1 · 07-05-2003, 07:05 PM

Yep, go with the KD tool. I tried and tried and tried the screwdriver thing, and just ended up scratching my cowl. Bought the KD 2039 and had both wiper arms off in seconds!! Wish I had done it the right way the first time......

Huck · 07-05-2003, 07:30 PM

OK, I'll give the shifter a try----you have two things to consider---one is the adjustment on the shifter shaft under the hood, and the other is the clamping of the steering column to the firewall&the dash. If it is an original steering column, there is a notch in the top of the outer part of the steering column that is suppose to fit onto a raised area right under the bezel area of the dash. Assuming you get thuis allignment correct then you should be able to get your neddle alignment from the auto shifter rod adjustment which is right where the rod attaches to the steering column shifter arm. good luck~~~huck

07-05-2003, 01:19 PM	#1
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Couple of questions... 1) Whats the EASY way to get the windshield wipersoff? I've tried to pry that damn little tab but I can't get the wiper off. 2) How can I adjust my steering column? My shifter is positioned to far to the left. When I'm in park, the needle is past the gauge. When I go to L2 the pointer stops at L1. Anyone? Thanks __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

07-05-2003, 03:05 PM	#2
hanssolo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: central Ill. USA Posts: 447	1. I put thick rubber or sponge on the cowling and use a screwdriver blade longwise as a pry. When re-installing dab the wiper arm ball with some grease. 2. I went thru this before but can't remember. Did I loosen the column and turn it instead of trying to find a way to adjust the shifter mechanism itself? __________________ 69 C10 longbed: 357c.i. /TH400/3.73s/AC/ beige primer/saving $ for paint ______________________________

07-05-2003, 04:25 PM	#3
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	I DON'T HAVE AN ANSWER FOR THE SHIFTER INDICATOR LOCATION, BUT FOR THE WIPER ARM REMOVAL, K-D MAKES A SET OF WIPER ARE REMOVAL PLIERS(K-D 2039), THAT WILL REMOVE THEM IN ABOUT 3 SECONDS, WITHOUT DAMAGING ANYTHING. THEY'RE UNDER $10 & AMERICAN MADE. (A PRETTY GOOD INVESTMENT) __________________ Attached Images __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

07-05-2003, 07:05 PM	#4
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Yep, go with the KD tool. I tried and tried and tried the screwdriver thing, and just ended up scratching my cowl. Bought the KD 2039 and had both wiper arms off in seconds!! Wish I had done it the right way the first time...... __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

07-05-2003, 07:30 PM	#5
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	OK, I'll give the shifter a try----you have two things to consider---one is the adjustment on the shifter shaft under the hood, and the other is the clamping of the steering column to the firewall&the dash. If it is an original steering column, there is a notch in the top of the outer part of the steering column that is suppose to fit onto a raised area right under the bezel area of the dash. Assuming you get thuis allignment correct then you should be able to get your neddle alignment from the auto shifter rod adjustment which is right where the rod attaches to the steering column shifter arm. good luck~~~huck



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.