C1 Windshield wiper?
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Racer
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From: Hoover AL
C1 Windshield wiper?
While replacing my W/S I loosened the Wiper transmisions. When I replaced
them the cables are loose. The wipers work. But I am going on my first trip
(250 miles one way)in the car this weekend and rain is in the forcast. Should I do something to tighten the cables? What? :confused:
them the cables are loose. The wipers work. But I am going on my first trip
(250 miles one way)in the car this weekend and rain is in the forcast. Should I do something to tighten the cables? What? :confused:
Melting Slicks
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From: Pleasant Grove AL
Re: C1 Windshield wiper? (aupaul)
Yes!! don't try to operate them with loose cables. If the transmissions are working properly, and most don't unless they have been rebuilt, you can depress the shaft from outside the car. This should release the inner pulley and tighten the cables by spring action. If that doesn't work, bring the car by the shop and let me look at it before you do anything else. That system is fragile and you can do a lot of damage if you aren't familiar with it.
Call me if you have questions,
Ed Jennings
744-2025 home
781-8500 shop :steering:
Call me if you have questions,
Ed Jennings
744-2025 home
781-8500 shop :steering:
Melting Slicks
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From: Pleasant Grove AL
Re: C1 Windshield wiper? (62fuelie)
When you reinstalled the transmissions, did you remember that the cable is crossed on the right hand side? That would defiantely cause a loose cable situation. :auto:
Safety Car
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Re: C1 Windshield wiper? (aupaul)
Here is a web page that I put together that has a diagram for routing the cables and information on rebuilding C1 wiper transmissions. http://<a href="http://www.carols62...._trans.htm</a>
Charles
Charles
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Racer
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From: Hoover AL
Re: C1 Windshield wiper? (62fuelie)
I thought I crossed it. I will try to push in on the post and see if it tightens up.
I was trying to make the LA trip this weekend. Not sure I will have time to come by. But if This will not fix it I will call you. :crazy:
I was trying to make the LA trip this weekend. Not sure I will have time to come by. But if This will not fix it I will call you. :crazy:
Melting Slicks
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From: Pleasant Grove AL
Re: C1 Windshield wiper? (aupaul)
When you push in, the shaft ought to move about a quarter inch in and then spring back when released. You don't necessarily have to remove the wiper arm. :auto:
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Racer
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From: Hoover AL
Re: C1 Windshield wiper? (62fuelie)
They are frozen up. I will have to remove them but that will have to wait untile after the Gulf Shores trip. It looks like the rain will come after noon Friday. I should be there by then. The wipers do work and I will add RAIN X
to my new w/s.I have relatives that live along the route if I have problems. :cheers:
to my new w/s.I have relatives that live along the route if I have problems. :cheers:
