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fast5534 · 05-12-2010, 02:44 PM

What's the trick to getting the wiper arms off the pivot shaft on my '55 Ford Cutomline? I lifted the arm and tried wiggling and slightly prying between arm and shaft. Didn't budge.

All input greatly appreciated~~~~Dude....

Ray · 05-12-2010, 04:53 PM

If you lift up the arm and look at the splined part it goes on to, you will see a small metal tang under there. You really have to look almost from underneath it..its hard to fit your melon in there to see.

But its there. get a small pocket screwdriver and pry out that tang while pulling up on the end thats attached..

You may have to pry lightly with the screwdriver on the arm itself to get it started.

raceron1120 · 05-12-2010, 06:02 PM

Yup, and they can be a real bear to get off sometimes. If you have a can of PB Blaster and can finagle the little nozzle up in there squirt some in and let it soak for a few minutes. It might help if they're being stubborn.

Bill Steiner · 05-12-2010, 06:27 PM

I agree with the above . They are probably stuck on there. But that is the way they come off. Bill

paul2748 · 05-12-2010, 07:37 PM

If I remember correctly, the spring that holds the wiper arm down also holds pressure on the inside of the part where the knob goes into. You have to hold down the side where the arm is while lifting the side opposite the arm.
They can be a bi**h to get off.

Old Redneck · 05-13-2010, 06:04 AM

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I use a small flat piece of hard board about one half inch thick with a shop rag wreped aeound it place under the wiper arm and a screw driver to lift off the wiper arm. Be careful that the arm doesn't fly off and scratch the paint.When I work in the assembly plant at Ford that the way we did it.

ctfortner · 05-13-2010, 08:45 AM

They are a bugger sometimes, I use a small pry bar to apply very light pressure upwards while I am lifting up the little metal ring.

Question while we are at it. Last time mine were put on it actually hosed up the splines a bit, wondering if thats OK? Looks like they were just forced on there are not aligned with the splines correctly.

fast5534 · 05-13-2010, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray

If you lift up the arm and look at the splined part it goes on to, you will see a small metal tang under there. You really have to look almost from underneath it..its hard to fit your melon in there to see.

But its there. get a small pocket screwdriver and pry out that tang while pulling up on the end thats attached..

You may have to pry lightly with the screwdriver on the arm itself to get it started.

No doubt about.......YOU'RE THE MAN!!!!!! Went out to the shop this morning and took a small mirror and looked at the underside. Yep....Just like you said (small tang)....used a small pocket screwdriver after I bent the end to get the right angle............AND....wiggled it while pulling up and holding tang back....and that little sucker popped right off.

This forum is the greatest.............Thanks to everyone~~~~Dude

05-12-2010, 02:44 PM	#1
fast5534 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2	'55 Ford Customline Wiper Arm Removal What's the trick to getting the wiper arms off the pivot shaft on my '55 Ford Cutomline? I lifted the arm and tried wiggling and slightly prying between arm and shaft. Didn't budge. All input greatly appreciated~~~~Dude....

05-12-2010, 04:53 PM	#2
Ray Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 48	Re: '55 Ford Customline Wiper Arm Removal If you lift up the arm and look at the splined part it goes on to, you will see a small metal tang under there. You really have to look almost from underneath it..its hard to fit your melon in there to see. But its there. get a small pocket screwdriver and pry out that tang while pulling up on the end thats attached.. You may have to pry lightly with the screwdriver on the arm itself to get it started. __________________ I have So Cal rust free parts for 50's-70's Fords and Mercs..Trucks too. Send a PM with needs

05-12-2010, 06:02 PM	#3
raceron1120 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ellsworth Michigan Posts: 1,807	Re: '55 Ford Customline Wiper Arm Removal Yup, and they can be a real bear to get off sometimes. If you have a can of PB Blaster and can finagle the little nozzle up in there squirt some in and let it soak for a few minutes. It might help if they're being stubborn.

05-12-2010, 06:27 PM	#4
Bill Steiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 263	Re: '55 Ford Customline Wiper Arm Removal I agree with the above . They are probably stuck on there. But that is the way they come off. Bill

05-12-2010, 07:37 PM	#5
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,982	Re: '55 Ford Customline Wiper Arm Removal If I remember correctly, the spring that holds the wiper arm down also holds pressure on the inside of the part where the knob goes into. You have to hold down the side where the arm is while lifting the side opposite the arm. They can be a bi**h to get off.

05-13-2010, 06:04 AM	#6
Old Redneck Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesburg,Pa. Posts: 1,910	Re: '55 Ford Customline Wiper Arm Removal Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I use a small flat piece of hard board about one half inch thick with a shop rag wreped aeound it place under the wiper arm and a screw driver to lift off the wiper arm. Be careful that the arm doesn't fly off and scratch the paint.When I work in the assembly plant at Ford that the way we did it.

05-13-2010, 08:45 AM	#7
ctfortner Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West TN Posts: 63	Re: '55 Ford Customline Wiper Arm Removal They are a bugger sometimes, I use a small pry bar to apply very light pressure upwards while I am lifting up the little metal ring. Question while we are at it. Last time mine were put on it actually hosed up the splines a bit, wondering if thats OK? Looks like they were just forced on there are not aligned with the splines correctly.