Re: KPack's 1954 Panama

Posted by HH56 On 2020/6/20 19:18:40

Look in the instruments section XIII of the 51-4 service manual for instructions on removing the various wiper components. Be careful when releasing and restoring the tension on the cables. The spring on the tensioners is strong and sometimes the pulley edges are sharp and can give a nasty cut if the tension gets away from you. Use of a rag or good gloves is recommended when working on them. If you do wind up needing to take the pivots all the way off take note or maybe a good photo of how the cables route and ends attach to the center drive. That part is not well covered in any of the illustrations.

The May 53 service counselor has instructions on the square corner type windshield removal. With a good windshield it would be smarter to cut it out and replace the gasket since the old rubber is undoubtedly going to be hard and the flaps may not flex to come off the flange like the book says. More likely would be a section of rubber will break off or be so stiff the glass will cock and crack. Since the windshield is already broken and going to be replaced you can try the factory method since another crack won't make a difference. Steele has new gaskets for that windshield and even if the old one comes out intact it would be a good idea to replace the gasket to avoid leaks or issues getting it to hold the glass when going back in.