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wiper arms and blades
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 6:58 pm
by aupickup
purchased some new wiper baldes and arms for 1966 van.
does any one else find the springs in the arms a little on the weak side
RE: wiper arms and blades
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 9:40 am
by 57traveller
Yes, I agree that they do seem a bit feeble, although adequate. But would stronger springs affect the load on the mechanism and/or motor?
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 5:49 pm
by aupickup
yes agree they are adequate just
i have some old ones and the springs are a lot stronger so would not affect the mechanism
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 9:51 pm
by les
Are you using 6cwt springs on an 8cwt van?
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 9:58 pm
by aupickup
ah that is the problem
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 10:00 pm
by bigginger
As Colin Chapman used to say at every possible opportunity, the softer springs are MUCH better for the car's handling...
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Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2005 11:40 am
by Kevin
Well thays a good theory Andrew, next time I change the wipers I will do a before and after cornering check to monitor the improvement..........................................
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2005 12:41 pm
by ColinP
(Dragging thread back to the original question)
Yes. I cut 1/4 inch off the end of the springs and then made a new hook end using a pair of small pliers.
Helped a lot.
Colin
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 4:25 pm
by wanderinstar
I have found this too. In fact the last pair I got from Brum were obout 1/2" shorter than originals. Have now got some new old stock, but still have problems. they only seem to wipe on one stroke.
Any ideas.