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goshencars · 02-13-2019, 09:14 AM

I would like to have my wiper tower replated but I don't know how to remove the shaft from the tower. Is there a set screw. I can't see anything in there The repops are unavailable at this time and my chains are ok. Thanks

Branded · 02-13-2019, 09:16 AM

Might consider these, not mine.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=259108

TJ · 02-13-2019, 11:53 AM

As I recall the small gear inside the housing is on a splined shaft. With a lot of patience it can be separated from the shaft. Put a nut on the end of the shaft so you can pull on it and use a pry tool to pry downward to get the gear to slide off.

Ken/Alabama · 02-13-2019, 04:18 PM

The last ones I took apart , I put a nut on the shaft to protect the threads then clamped the nut in the vise. Used a block of wood and drove the housing away from the shaft . Have also used a small slide hammer to remove the shaft.

goshencars · 02-13-2019, 07:45 PM

THANKS FOR THE TIPS. I am going to give it a try

goshencars · 02-13-2019, 07:52 PM

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THANKS FOR THE TIPS. I am going to give it a try

Kube · 02-13-2019, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by goshencars

THANKS FOR THE TIPS. I am going to give it a try

For what the plating will cost, I'd suggest you purchase reproductions.

02-13-2019, 09:14 AM	#1
goshencars Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 87	1940 wiper tower I would like to have my wiper tower replated but I don't know how to remove the shaft from the tower. Is there a set screw. I can't see anything in there The repops are unavailable at this time and my chains are ok. Thanks

02-13-2019, 09:16 AM	#2
Branded Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Yorkville Indiana Posts: 396	Re: 1940 wiper tower Might consider these, not mine. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=259108

02-13-2019, 11:53 AM	#3
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: 1940 wiper tower As I recall the small gear inside the housing is on a splined shaft. With a lot of patience it can be separated from the shaft. Put a nut on the end of the shaft so you can pull on it and use a pry tool to pry downward to get the gear to slide off.

02-13-2019, 04:18 PM	#4
Ken/Alabama Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,260	Re: 1940 wiper tower The last ones I took apart , I put a nut on the shaft to protect the threads then clamped the nut in the vise. Used a block of wood and drove the housing away from the shaft . Have also used a small slide hammer to remove the shaft.

02-13-2019, 07:45 PM	#5
goshencars Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 87	Re: 1940 wiper tower THANKS FOR THE TIPS. I am going to give it a try

02-13-2019, 07:52 PM	#6
goshencars Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 87	Re: 1940 wiper tower Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) THANKS FOR THE TIPS. I am going to give it a try