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windshield wiper positioning is off, need help
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I finally found some wiper and tensioning assemblies and installed them on my 56, got decent tension on the cables without overdoing it so happy about that, but...
The blades are not sync'd, one is about 80 degrees off from the other.

I assume I have to swap out cable positions but dont see a better way that will fix this. What should I try?

Thanks in advance


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Re: windshield wiper positioning is off, need help
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Remove the blades, turn the motor on for a weep then off to get the drive pulley in the correct starting position. Then ensure you have the cables wrapped around the drive pulley and positioned in the correct grooves with the copper and plain ends of the cables engaged in the drive pulley as shown in the photo on page 5 of the instrument section of 55-6 service manual. One of the cables from each side pivot goes on top, the other on the bottom. If that is correct the procedure is to turn the motor on again and let it run for a sweep or two (make sure the lever is set for the normal arc sweep) and then turn the wipers off. When the motor stops it should be in the park position. You can then place the arms on the serrated posts with the blade just barely touching the chrome molding or a tiny bit above it.

Posted on: 3/24 20:10
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Re: windshield wiper positioning is off, need help
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HH56 wrote:
Remove the blades, turn the motor on for a weep then off to get the drive pulley in the correct starting position. Then ensure you have the cables wrapped around the drive pulley and positioned in the correct grooves with the copper and plain ends of the cables engaged in the drive pulley as shown in the photo on page 5 of the instrument section of 55-6 service manual. One of the cables from each side pivot goes on top, the other on the bottom. If that is correct the procedure is to turn the motor on again and let it run for a sweep or two (make sure the lever is set for the normal arc sweep) and then turn the wipers off. When the motor stops it should be in the park position. You can then place the arms on the serrated posts with the blade just barely touching the chrome molding or a tiny bit above it.


Awesome, Thanks! I assume the arms are easy to pull, I didnt see a retainer of any kind but will look again.

Posted on: 3/25 8:15
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Re: windshield wiper positioning is off, need help
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Arms are also covered in the service manual instrument section and there is a reminder and maybe a bit more detail in an article on page 25 in this service counselor.

Posted on: 3/25 8:44
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