R & R of wiper blades on '72 Scout 2

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Bob Prohaska

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What's the best way to remove and replace wiper blades on a
'72 Scout 2 without breaking anything?

The blades on mine look like part #: nos-414739c1, with
a snap attachment to a crosspin on the arm. They're extremely
tight and I've long since forgotten how I last replaced them.
At this stage the last thing I want to do is break something,
and the force applied so far comes close to bending the arm
without moving the clip. It looks as if some sort of pry tool
is called for, but just what it is and where to apply it escapes me.

Thanks for reading and any guidance,

Bob prohaska
 
On mine there is an adapter from the pin on the wiper to the wiper arm. If you just want to remove the wiper, pull the wiper up away from the window as far as it will go. Then twist the wiper back and forth while pulling outward. I don't remember if there is a retaining clip in the center or not. If there is you May have to use a third hand and pry that upwards with a knife or small screw driver at the same time. A picture would be help full.
 
There's a reasonable picture at
http://www.IHPartsAmerica.com/store...=ion&product_code=nos-414739c1&category_code=

Titled nos new old stock 13" wiper blade

there's no external retainer clip, just an internal spring
that hold the pin on the arm in the little recess. The spring
is evidently very tight.

It turns out fairly easy to slip the rubber blade out of
the blade carrier and swap in one from a new blade assembly.
For the moment the removal problem is sidestepped.

Now the problem seems to be one of finding replacement
rubber blades. They have a triangular base about 1/4" wide,
are made by trico and don't seem readily available anywhere
on line.

If anybody knows of a source for compatible rubber refills
please say so!

Thanks very much!

Bob prohaska
 
The "minor modification" is something I'd like to avoid if possible.
Seems to me folks are making changes because they're easier,
not because they're better.

The arms and blades (excepting the rubber) are in very good
shape. If compatible rubber can be found it seems a better
solution. If it can't be found, that's another story....

Thanks for writing!

Bob prohaska
 
There's a glimmer of hope still.

Anco 20-12 has the correct shape of attachment, with two flaws:

the pin on the oem arm is .017" too thick, but that can be fixed by filing the blade, the arm can be left alone.

The boss on the arm is narrower than the original, which will give some slop in the direction the arm moves the blade. I'm not sure how much trouble that will cause, but it could be fixed with some sort of shim, perhaps plastic or rubber, if necessary.

I'm still going to keep a sharp lookout for usable rubber insert replacements but bought a pair of anco blades for insurance.
With a little luck I won't need them.

Thanks for reading!

Bob prohaska
 
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