Wiper shaft end float

[OSSCommander]

The driver side wiper pivot shaft appears to have about a 1/4" end float (in and out) and wobbly. Is this the way it should be or is there some adjustment that can be made.

[MATBird]

Re: Wiper shaft end float

Welcome to TBN Geoff. Maybe someone here can help, although I haven't heard of this problem before. Hopefully the data I sent you will help you fix it. Do keep us informed

[Ski]

Re: Wiper shaft end float

Welcome Geoff, maker of boot removal tools! It's good to see you here.

[OSSCommander]

Re: Wiper shaft end float

Hi Ski,

Hey maybe some members here could use a boot removal tool as well. I can be contacted at grfax@shaw.ca.

Geoff

[OSSCommander]

Re: Wiper shaft end float

Hi George,

The pictures were good but did not show the pivot mount. I tried to get the wiper arm off the pivot shaft but it is on pretty tight. I did remove the black rubber cap and nut but the arm would not slide off. Need both arms off to get the plastic cowl off.

[007Cruiser]

Re: Wiper shaft end float

What in the world is a boot removal tool and why would you need one?

[Ski]

Re: Wiper shaft end float

Gene,

No vaseline, no crayon, no wax, no scratches to the car, and no broken snaps and besides - it's a tool no one else will have and a great convesation piece. I haven't shown my to my mechanic son yet but I put a "Snap On" sticker on it. Told Geoff it should have been "Snap Off".

[007Cruiser]

Re: Wiper shaft end float

What does it look like?

[Borla Babe]

Re: Wiper shaft end float

What does it look like?

Gene, it shaped like a pitch fork without the middle prong, I saw a picture of it somewhere.

[Borla Babe]

Re: Wiper shaft end float

Gene...just found it.

http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forum...1&postcount=19

[007Cruiser]

Re: Wiper shaft end float

Thanks, Julie. I have something similar, but it is not plastic, so this is better. Good idea!

[OSSCommander]

Re: Wiper shaft end float

The tool is actually made from UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weight) plastic. The material is normally used to provide frictionless sliding surfaces. The fork is sized to accomodate the 3/8" snap diameter while applying pressure to the lip of the button. It is wedge shaped so as it is pushed toward the snap it releases the cover. I paid $850.00 for the boot cover and was told to be careful has the snap can tear out of the cover. Some of the snaps are tight and without cleaning and lubing will tighten with age. I make these for Tbird owners only. Email me if you are interested.

Geoff

[MATBird]

Re: Wiper shaft end float

The driver side wiper pivot shaft appears to have about a 1/4" end float (in and out) and wobbly. Is this the way it should be or is there some adjustment that can be made.

Can anyone help with Geoff's original problem, as stated above?

[OSSCommander]

Re: Tonneau cover tool

Hi Julie,

I see you were interested on the tonneau cover removal tool. I am still making these for Tbird owners. It's for peace of mind when removing the tonneau cover. The snap buttons can be stubborn and they get worse with age... and no there not male. I keep mine in the ash tray in the console. I can be contacted atgrfax@shaw.ca.
Will send pictures.


Regards,
OSS Commander

[redbirdsal]

Re: Wiper shaft end float

Geoff, I haven't been reading the posts as often as I used to, and today was the first time I read of your tool. Thanks for offering them to our membership!