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Hey guys, not real sure which forum this would go in so trying here. I have a 73 dart sport that I have been trying to work on and for some reason the wiper motor and arms were in the back seat. I am trying to figure out how they hook back up, if anyone has meesed with these please let me know whats what..and proper orientation of the parts.

thanks so much
 

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Here are some pics.
The (hockey stick) one goes to the motor and the straight one goes
across from drivers to the pass. side.
Darryl
 

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Thanks so much for those pictures! Very clear now. What are those metal clips on the ends? Think that's all I would be lacking.
 
Oh! Take the wiper blade and arms off first before hooking up and testing.
The motor needs to do a cycle to stop, if not you might hook up something
backwards and the wipers will clean the water off your hood.
Darryl
 
ducter said:
Thanks so much for those pictures! Very clear now. What are those metal clips on the ends? Think that's all I would be lacking.
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Your Welcome.
Those are the snap in retainer clips are they lost?
I see year one has for an ebody retainers FD3017, not sure if they will
fit (anyone here know?) I do not see any for a body, I check Classic
industries and they do not have them.

Place a wanted add here I am sure some one will have them,
barracudakid maybe? Warning the shipping on those are HUGE! LOL!
Darryl
 
monook said:
Your Welcome.
Those are the snap in retainer clips are they lost?
I see year one has for an ebody retainers FD3017, not sure if they will
fit (anyone here know?) I do not see any for a body, I check Classic
industries and they do not have them.

Place a wanted add here I am sure some one will have them,
barracudakid maybe? Warning the shipping on those are HUGE! LOL!
Darryl
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Yes, mine must be missing as all I have are plastic things on the ends. Thanks again, it's a pia trying to see up the dash and not be real sure what I was looking for or how the arms were supposed to go.
 
I am not sure if your clips will be the same, This is off a 67 Barracuda.
 

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From your pic it looks like you have what is needed as far as the plastic caps, I think they replaced the metal retainer clips.
That said, I would for sure replace them as they break. You can get replacements at Advance or O'reilly.
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clhyer said:
From your pic it looks like you have what is needed as far as the plastic caps, I think they replaced the metal retainer clips.
That said, I would for sure replace them as they break. You can get replacements at Advance or O'reilly.
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Alright, thanks both of you. While I am far from being road ready the wipers for some reason have been a constant thought of mine... Never mind all the other work that I need to do..its those damn wipers I want working lol.
 
I think you need the plastic cup type clip/cap whatever they call it. If so you can get them at NAPA on one of the spin racks. I have a 74 and that's what I used.

EDIT: I just went back and looked at your OP and the pics, you need the cup type cap like what's on the end of the one arm. There are a couple different types, take one with you and match them up.

Also when you install the caps put a dab of grease in them, it also helps to take the smallest drill bit you can and drill a tiny hole in the center of it, they try and pop back off at times.
 
Bad Sport said:
I think you need the plastic cup type clip/cap whatever they call it. If so you can get them at NAPA on one of the spin racks. I have a 74 and that's what I used.

EDIT: I just went back and looked at your OP and the pics, you need the cup type cap like what's on the end of the one arm. There are a couple different types, take one with you and match them up.
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Cool, will check Napa tomorrow. Didn't realize that was all that there is to it.. Doesn't seem like they would hold it on very good but they must.
 
ducter said:
Cool, will check Napa tomorrow. Didn't realize that was all that there is to it.. Doesn't seem like they would hold it on very good but they must.
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When you try and install them you will understand, they can be a real booger to get on.

See above post about putting a small hole in them.

If NAPA don't have them O'Riellys might. If not I know NAPA can order them for you.
 
Bad Sport said:
When you try and install them you will understand, they can be a real booger to get on.

See above post about putting a small hole in them.

If NAPA don't have them O'Riellys might. If not I know NAPA can order them for you.
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Will do. On a side note a brand new O'Reillys just opened about a mile from my house and I have been itching for a CHEAP reason to stop in, now the wife can't stop me :glasses7:
 
Bad Sport said:
I think you need the plastic cup type clip/cap whatever they call it. If so you can get them at NAPA on one of the spin racks. I have a 74 and that's what I used.

EDIT: I just went back and looked at your OP and the pics, you need the cup type cap like what's on the end of the one arm. There are a couple different types, take one with you and match them up.

Also when you install the caps put a dab of grease in them, it also helps to take the smallest drill bit you can and drill a tiny hole in the center of it, they try and pop back off at times.
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Perfect answer

Mine is a 73 and everything looks exactly like mine, and it uses the plastic cups at all 4 arm joints.
 
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