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1948F-1Pickup · 04-06-2017, 10:35 AM

Are they the same length for both the passenger and driver side?
Or maybe I should say were they originally the same length......

Ross F-1 · 04-06-2017, 11:15 AM

Yes, both the same

1948F-1Pickup · 04-06-2017, 11:27 AM

Thank you for that info.
Wiper motor newly rebuilt now. I'm bringing this system back up
to correctly operating.....

cmbrucew · 04-06-2017, 11:57 AM

If you are going to run both use 9" or 10" blades. Also do not use a strong spring arm.
Vacuum wipers need all the help you can give them.
Your milage may vary.
Bruce

1948F-1Pickup · 04-06-2017, 12:07 PM

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Yup. Looking at 10" wipers. I need to scrutinize the linkage/
transmission and eliminate some "slop" there.....
Planning on doing that tonight.

Huh. All the play in the right side wiper was apparently the
lack of a bushing where the linkage connects to the wiper
motor. Interestingly enough, a common rubber grommet
fit right in there. (0.5" OD, 0.419" ID & 0.068" thick)
I knew I'd use one of those Harbor Freight grommets
eventually......

04-06-2017, 10:35 AM	#1
1948F-1Pickup Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Socal Posts: 795	'48 F-1 Truck Wiper Arm Length Are they the same length for both the passenger and driver side? Or maybe I should say were they originally the same length......

04-06-2017, 11:15 AM	#2
Ross F-1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NM Posts: 2,438	Re: '48 F-1 Truck Wiper Arm Length Yes, both the same __________________ '52 F-1, EAB flathead

04-06-2017, 11:27 AM	#3
1948F-1Pickup Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Socal Posts: 795	Re: '48 F-1 Truck Wiper Arm Length Thank you for that info. Wiper motor newly rebuilt now. I'm bringing this system back up to correctly operating.....

04-06-2017, 11:57 AM	#4
cmbrucew Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North of sandy ago, CA. Posts: 2,069	Re: '48 F-1 Truck Wiper Arm Length If you are going to run both use 9" or 10" blades. Also do not use a strong spring arm. Vacuum wipers need all the help you can give them. Your milage may vary. Bruce __________________ Works good Lasts long time

04-06-2017, 12:07 PM	#5
1948F-1Pickup Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Socal Posts: 795	Re: '48 F-1 Truck Wiper Arm Length Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yup. Looking at 10" wipers. I need to scrutinize the linkage/ transmission and eliminate some "slop" there..... Planning on doing that tonight. Huh. All the play in the right side wiper was apparently the lack of a bushing where the linkage connects to the wiper motor. Interestingly enough, a common rubber grommet fit right in there. (0.5" OD, 0.419" ID & 0.068" thick) I knew I'd use one of those Harbor Freight grommets eventually...... Last edited by 1948F-1Pickup; 04-06-2017 at 09:02 PM.