72-76 A body Wiper Pivots

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George L

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Does anyone know where a new set can be purchased , or is there a cross reference of what will fit

thanks in advance
 
Does anyone know where a new set can be purchased , or is there a cross reference of what will fit

thanks in advance
You mean the little teflon things that hold the linkages together? if so Dorman makes them and they are sold at most auto parts stores .I replaced mine in my 76 Aspen a couple times already.Really poor design , the earlier style clips used on my 65 valiants last forever , these things fail every few years
 
no the actually post assemblies that the wipers attach too

I can find B body . Looking for A body , or information if they are the same
 

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Last time wiper subject came up, I saw several used assemblies available on ebay. Even if the pivots do interchange (and likely do) the length of the linkage arms would be different for the various body types.
The linkage attach changed over the years. my 67 has same bronze bushings as earlier A. 68 got a black plastic bushing. Somewhere around 73 it changed again to a off white nylon ball socket.
Pivot assemblies themselves... From E or C or FMJ, may be just as worn as what you'll find for your year model of A-body. Where the donor was is THE controlling factor. Anywhere close to west coast like Seattle has to be well worn, while Arizona, Nevada is less worn.
Bottom line, Buy used pivots pulled from correct year model and the reseal kits for them. Hope this helps
 
These are early A body 65 or 66 .They are not for sale unless I find I have another set because I need them for my wagon resto. Take note of the clips that connect the linkage .Whatever you get has to be compatible with your set up

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these are what i have the driver side is tight but movable
The passenger side i have 1 that is seized an done that flops all over( wore out)
Does anyone make rebuild kits , All i can find is what seams to be exterior water seals

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I plan on that its just the movement in the one that concerns me . looks like there should be a bushing in there
I have been looking at the photos. How do they come apart?
 
I have been looking at the photos. How do they come apart?
Take them apart for rebuild is doable (I've done it) but... they certainly weren't designed for servicing. Then when you find a shaft is also very worn, you still need another pivot. The pivot has a bronze bushing in each end. Between them is hollow like a grease cavity. I think the bushing is 3/8 ID, 1/2 OD, and 1/2 long. I would need to go to the basement to confirm. I can say its standard/generic, available online. Search sintered bronze bushing for vendors.
 
Take them apart for rebuild is doable (I've done it) but... they certainly weren't designed for servicing. Then when you find a shaft is also very worn, you still need another pivot. The pivot has a bronze bushing in each end. Between them is hollow like a grease cavity. I think the bushing is 3/8 ID, 1/2 OD, and 1/2 long. I would need to go to the basement to confirm. I can say its standard/generic, available online. Search sintered bronze bushing for vendors.


Thanks
 
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