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Wipers
I know this horse is dead, but I thought I'd kick it one more time. I am using the FFR wipers and the wheel houses supplied and having an issue with securing the wipers to the wheel houses. The splines don't really connect anymore and I tried to remedy the situation by drilling and tapping a whole in the wiper to tighten against the wheel house. Not a good mod for me.
I have seen, but can't seem to find, better mods for securing the wipers.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Jay
Mk4 Roadster 20th Anniversary #8658. 04 of 20. 3.31 IRS.
Forte 427 Dart, TKO 600, Quick Fuel 780 carb. Delivered 9/2/2015, First start/Go Cart 2/18/2017.
Road Legal August 31, 2017
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Out Drivin'
Jay -
I had to "massage" mine quite a bit to get them to engage properly, but many in the past would replace the FFR supplied wheelhouses with aftermarket versions from **********. Not sure if that's still the best answer, so maybe someone who has modded theirs recently can help.
Later,
Chris
"There are no more monsters to fear, and so, we have to build our own."
Mk3.1 #7074
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Chris,
Now that you mentioned it, that was an option. I am hoping to salvage mine. Pinching pennies.
Jay
Mk4 Roadster 20th Anniversary #8658. 04 of 20. 3.31 IRS.
Forte 427 Dart, TKO 600, Quick Fuel 780 carb. Delivered 9/2/2015, First start/Go Cart 2/18/2017.
Road Legal August 31, 2017
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Senior Member
I drilled and tapped the arms on two sides then used two cut down 10-32 stainless button head screws as set screws, look like they belong there...
John
I found this that shows the set screws, you can see them on the wiper arms
John
Last edited by John4337; 02-19-2019 at 07:36 PM.
FFR #7388 - Mk 4 Complete Kit w/ IRS, Ordered 10/21/10, Delivered 12/8/10. 302 with FiTech and Under Car Exhaust, Heat & A/C, Rod Top. Hard top and shop built side curtains added 2023.
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Try to find a SS collar or make one out of aluminum that will fit over the wiper arms housing with a set screw that will go through that housing onto the knurled part of the wheelhouse.
George
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Out Drivin'
Jay - just another thought. When testing, make sure that you are putting paper towels under the wiper blades to mimic the reduced friction of a wet windscreen. Dry, the blades will have much more resistance to moving and the wheelhouses will tend to slip.
Later,
Chris
"There are no more monsters to fear, and so, we have to build our own."
Mk3.1 #7074
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Wiper problem solved thanks to all your input. I decided to drill and tap 10 32 holes and insert button screws. We all have a rather good supply so they're always available. And Chris, I have wrapped the blades in plastic cellophane for good measure. I always get a satisfying feeling when things work well.
Jay
Mk4 Roadster 20th Anniversary #8658. 04 of 20. 3.31 IRS.
Forte 427 Dart, TKO 600, Quick Fuel 780 carb. Delivered 9/2/2015, First start/Go Cart 2/18/2017.
Road Legal August 31, 2017
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