[DeTomaso] Removing Wiper Arm

[Dave]

Interesting that after all the years, we learn of another difference. Mine is an early '73 with two pod dash & old style fuel filler.
IndyDave, 4604

From: David and Marilyn Bell [mailto:davidabell at att.net]
Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2012 10:04 PM
To: Dave; Charles Engles; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] Removing Wiper Arm

I guess all wiper arms aren't created equal as mine don't do that, though I sure wish they did.  As far as I can tell mine are actual stock '72 Pantera pre-L wiper arms.

Dave Bell
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Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] Removing Wiper Arm

Chuck,

When the wipers are laid back, the little piece that holds the base to the splines retracts because of the spring. Laying the wipers on the glass causes the little piece, that you move with the screwdriver, to lock the base of the wiper, when properly installed.

IndyDave



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Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] Removing Wiper Arm



Dear Indy Dave,                                                                                                                                                                                           ,





                Sigh.  I am envious.  Either my wiper arms are the worst for easy removal and installation or their owner is retarded.  It could be the later.





                     Just staying out of rainstorms,  Chuck Engles







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Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] Removing Wiper Arm



Mine will lay back from the windshield, just like a newer style vehicle when cleaning the windshield. When away from the glass, the arm base wiggles off the stem in about five seconds.

IndyDave



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Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Removing Wiper Arm



RE: [DeTomaso] Removing Wiper Arm I've considered anti-seaze on the wiper arms as well, but my sense is that the arm to shaft tightness is mostly mechanical rather than friction.  It's just extra hard to get the arm lined up with the shaft with that little spring clip working against you all the time.



But let me know if anti-seaze helps and I'll be sure and try it the next time I have the wiper arms off.



Dave

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  From: Charles Engles [mailto:cengles at cox.net]<mailto:[mailto:cengles at cox.net]>

  Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2012 9:40 PM

  To: 'David and Marilyn Bell'

  Cc: 'DetomasoList'

  Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] Removing Wiper Arm





  Dear David,







               You wrote:



  "What you need is a very small slot screw driver that can be used to pry the clip outward (from the side) while you simultaneously jiggle the wiper off.



  I struggle with this every time as the wiper arms never seem to want to let go, then pop they're off."





            I have been on road trips where I take the wiper arms to place them on the shafts in the event of inclement weather.  The very few times that I have done this, IIRC, the reverse happened:  the wiper arms never

seem to want to go on nor go on far enough for the clip to hold.   After

reading your comment, it occurred to me that treatment with anti-seize might

solve both problems of removal and installation.   I have given up on using

wipers because of the struggles, but I wonder if anyone has tried anti-seize or another long lasting lubricant. ( I know the down side of anti seize: mis applied the only antidote is Mommy spit!)







                  Warmest regards, Chuck Engles