Windshield Wiper Assembly

[z3beemer]

I have removed the windshield wiper assembly from my 73 Z project.   I noticed there are felt washers between the linkage arms.  Anyone have any idea where you can buy something to use to replace these?  I thought about using neoprene washers but thought they may not allow the arms to move smoothly enough.  Any thought or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

[dutchzcarguy]

I got many sorts of felt washers after a google..  google "Felt washers" 🙂

[Zup]

I've used Super Start Battery Terminal Protectors from O'Reilly's Auto Parts. Part #:01396

They come in a package of 2 that have a couple of different size felt washers pre-cut in each. Just separate them to find the right size for your linkage posts.

Grease them with some white lithium grease.

Or--this from Walmart:

 

 

Edited December 18, 2021 by Zup
additional info added

[ETI4K]

On 12/17/2021 at 12:01 AM, z3beemer said:

I have removed the windshield wiper assembly from my 73 Z project.   I noticed there are felt washers between the linkage arms.  Anyone have any idea where you can buy something to use to replace these?  I thought about using neoprene washers but thought they may not allow the arms to move smoothly enough.  Any thought or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

You can buy industrial felt in different densities, widths, and thicknesses.  The material is quite good.  I've used it for several different projects - the latest to replace oil wipers for machine ways.

https://www.mcmaster.com/felt/

 

[z3beemer]

Thanks for all the tips guys.  I found some industrial felt at McMaster Car

[z3beemer]

I started a discussion earlier regarding the felt washers needed when rebuilding the wiper assemble.  One of you suggested McMaster Carr industrial felt. That's what I ended up doing. They came out good.  Not sure how long they will hold up but they're a lot better than the worn ones that were in there.  Unfortunately, I had to buy a 10' strip of it. I ended up using about 6". It's 1-1/2" wide and 1/16" thick.  If anyone needs a piece, let me know and I'll mail it to you (no charge as long as it can fit in a business size 9" envelope. Oh, BTW I soaked mine in oil before installing them.

[Yarb]

Now that’s the type of posts we like helping fellow members. Kudos my friend.

[ETI4K]

         So glad you found a solution !   

[26th-Z]

I have been buying a bunch of stuff from McMaster Carr lately.  Their metric nut and bolt inventory is very good.

[SteveJ]

21 minutes ago, 26th-Z said:

I have been buying a bunch of stuff from McMaster Carr lately.  Their metric nut and bolt inventory is very good.

Don't ignore Bel-Metric. They actually have JIS sized M8 nuts and bolts.