Windshield wipers quit on my "87 5th Ave last night.

[Lord Alvin]

I'm almost positive that the problem is mechanical, not electrical because I heard the parts fall off right as the wipers quit. The passengers side quit working first then the drivers side.

Is this something that I can fix easily, or should I just take to to my mechanic?

 

[Superpac Ninja]

oh man problems already ??

 

[Lord Alvin]

oh man problems already ??

Of course. It's an old car. I found some repair instructions. It seems that this is a common problem.

 

[Jack Meoff]

Sounds like the wiper linkage bushings.
It's a very common problem.

As my work day allows I'll post pics and links for the bushings.
They're cheap and available....
This is an excellent tutorial on replacing them.

http://www.dippy.org/forum2/index.php?topic=122.msg961#msg961

 

[Jack Meoff]

These are the bushings.....
Dorman part #49440

http://www.dormanproducts.com/gsearch.aspx?type=keyword&origin=keyword&q=49440

 

[bremereric]

These are the bushings.....
Dorman part #49440

http://www.dormanproducts.com/gsearch.aspx?type=keyword&origin=keyword&q=49440


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Those parts can be found at O'Rielly's auto parts in the help section. Great job here Captain Ed.

 

[Jack Meoff]

Just trying to help. :sunny:

 

[Superpac Ninja]

would this be the same part on a fbody if i ever have issues ??

 

[Jack Meoff]

would this be the same part on a fbody if i ever have issues ??

Yep.....that linkage setup was used for a long time.
My 87 Fifth is the same.

 

[BHA43]

would this be the same part on a fbody if i ever have issues ??

As long as you don't have delay with the grenade coupler!

 

[Jack Meoff]

As long as you don't have delay with the grenade coupler!

Grenade coupler???

 

[BHA43]

78 F with delay has a spring loaded rotating brittle plastic deal big Cordobas had them too. The exploded from new so used is about impossible to find. I hear there are some on ebay every once in a while that MAY????????? work. I don't have a pic.

 

[Jack Meoff]

78 F with delay has a spring loaded rotating brittle plastic deal big Cordobas had them too. The exploded from new so used is about impossible to find. I hear there are some on ebay every once in a while that MAY????????? work. I don't have a pic.

Ah......the big stupid plastic cam that mounts to the motor??

 

[BHA43]

Yep my 19K original 43 exploded I have a good used one in the trunk but I'm afraid to even look at it for fear it will disintegrate on me. I'll prob. never replace it I never drive that car in the rain anyway. The original broke driving it out of the car wash to wipe it off in the shade out of the way. I thought about seeing if Marty has a rebuild kit but I'm sure they would be brittle too!

 

[Jack Meoff]

Yep my 19K original 43 exploded I have a good used one in the trunk but I'm afraid to even look at it for fear it will disintegrate on me. I'll prob. never replace it I never drive that car in the rain anyway. The original broke driving it out of the car wash to wipe it off in the shade out of the way. I thought about seeing if Marty has a rebuild kit but I'm sure they would be brittle too!

I know that plastic cam well.
The one on my Caravelle blowed up real good and I have a replacement that looks like it'll do the same just trying to install it.
But.....like you my Caravelle doesn't see rain so I've never bothered putting it on.

 

[Superpac Ninja]

Dont forget to wear your ppg when working on wipers ,this has been brought to you by the save your eye sight ninja clan

 

[MiradaMegacab]

Ebag usually has an aftermarket large cam that bolts onto the wiper motor.
A periodic spray of white lithium grease will prolong the life of the bushing.

 

[Jack Meoff]

That's the little bastard.
Still have an NOS one in the box.
Maybe I should slather it in grease to prevent it from spontaneously exploding.

 

[bremereric]

Mine are either on on or onner.

 

[BHA43]

Now who's in the PBR?

Mine are either on on or onner.