Wiper Issues

89SportVert

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I've included a picture of the part. I appears that the plastic bushing is just worn out. Does someone make this bushing? Do I need to purchase the entire assembly? Would one of the clips that hold the other end of this to the motor work? Unfortunately all it takes is driving at freeway speeds and gravity and this falls off. Living in the NW rain is almost a daily event.

Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks everyone.

 

mikestang63

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@Jarrod@latemodel

 

Jarrod@latemodel

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I have this clip in stock.

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/LRS-17531A/1979-93-Mustang-Windsheild-Wiper-Linkage-Clip

 

89SportVert

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Yea, I've seen this, and just wondered if the little plastic removable sockets were made by someone. When I wrote "Would one of the clips that hold the other end of this to the motor work?" this clip was what I was referring to. Thanks Jarrod for the fast response, still not sure if the clip will work in this pivot position.

 

Jarrod@latemodel

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Ahhhh. I totally over looked that comment in your post. I was just looking at the picture at first. Sorry about that.

 

89SportVert

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Aaaand so........ Do you have first hand information that the clip will work on this end of the shaft?

 

7upstang91

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Actually, if this part is the part I am thinking about, I zip tie should work.

Normally not the kinda guy who would recommend a zip tie. But this happened to me when I was driving, pulled over under cover, figured the problem, fixed the issues. Lasted me another three years, then I sold the car.

 

Jarrod@latemodel

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So do you have the clip and you are just wanting to replace that bushing?

No one makes that bushing that I know of. I looked around and can't find it from any of my sources.

 

89SportVert

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Found this: http://demo-basic-oe.nexpartb2c.com/catalog-4/itemdetail/ford/d9zz17566a
I've never heard of the company but, if it is what it claims then this will be my first choice, if not maybe I can get a part pulled from one of the southern states that doesn't get rain all the time. less use, better condition. I just assumed I was not the first to encounter this problem. Thanks ya'll.

 

89SportVert

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Apr 19, 2014

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I received your clips, and they do not work. On to plan B.

 

madspeed

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Looks like that part you linked to is correct, but discontinued from Ford. Id gobon to plan be and look for a used part from a drier climate. Theres also tons of them that have been removed because racecar

 

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For some reason, I can't see the picture of the part you posted. I was going to try and assist, as I just had to deal with wiper issues myself. I had to replace the motor as well as the transmission / linkage assembly. I'm currently in possession of the old assembly, but not sure if it has what you need or not.

If you have already resolved this, great! If not, let me know and I'll be happy to see if what I have may help you.