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Windshield wiper question

Posted: 12/8/04 8:32pm Message 1 of 3
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Scott, LA - USA
Joined: 2/26/2004
Posts: 303
Vette(s): 77 L82 coupe
Hello got a wierd question here. When the windshield is wet wipers work fine, but when its is kinda dry (like when its been sprinkling and all the water gets wiped off) they hit each other. Ive got 12" blades on it now any ideas?
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Glenn







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Windshield wiper question

Posted: 12/9/04 12:06pm Message 2 of 3
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SOUTHWICK, MA - USA
Joined: 6/26/2003
Posts: 336
Vette(s): 1975, L-48 coupe, 4-speed, light mods
Glenn,

This happens to me and some others all the time. Make sure you have the correct size wipers, and I use some rain-x in my washer. I'm not sure that it will ever not hit when dry.
Glenn


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Windshield wiper question

Posted: 12/9/04 12:09pm Message 3 of 3
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA
Joined: 12/2/2003
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
It is somwhat due to wear in the wiper linkages. When the window is dry there is more drag, and that allows the parts to flex a bit more than the wet surface. The extra movement in worn parts causes the contact. Sometimes you can adjust the linkage to compensate for the wear.


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