[DeTomaso] Wiper Shaft Pivot Nut

Forest Goodhart forestg at att.net
Sat Feb 25 18:54:12 EST 2012


Doug,

A 3/4 open end is what I use. Be careful not to tighten too much, it is 
basically pot metal.

Forest






In a message dated 2/25/12 12 46 46, doug351c at gmail.com writes:


> What's up with the windshield wiper pivot shaft nut?  It's a 5/8"-24 
> thread
> but it's outer hex measures slightly over 3/4" at 0.760 so a 6pt socket
> that's gentle on the chome won't fit; only a 3/4 12pt socket BARELY fits
> which increases the chance of chipping the chrome.  What was deTomaso
> thinking?
> 
> Has anyone bought a new one from a vendor that actually fits a 6pt socket?
> 


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