After I installed my new windshield and rubber I wanted no more streaks or
scratches from the wipers so I replaced them and bent them and did all of the
usual tweaking with them but still get large gaps of no contact with the glass.
At speed I notice the wiper arms, when at rest, tend to rise off of the
windshield and I believe that may be due to weak springs. If the spring is
weak then I don't think it will "pull" the wiper down into contact properly.
Anyone have experience with spring tension specs and replacement of these
springs?
Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:23:40 -0700
From: Steve Sage <fastsage@cox.net>
Subject: Windshield Wiper Question
Has anyone figured out how to get their Tiger/Alpine windshield wipers
to actually wipe the windows clean when it's raining? I bought new
blades a while back and despite bending and adjusting, nothing I do
seems to get them to properly sweep the windshield. They leave large
areas untouched so they are barely adequate (more like inadequate). I
used the windshield washer accessory today and and all it did was smear
most of the dirt around without wiping/washing it away, reminding me to
post this email.
When I had my new Sunbeams this was never a problem. I wonder if the
original wipers/blades had a special curve/shape, just for our
Sunbeams,
that the replacements don't have. Of course the defrosters were a joke,
but that's another issue that I have been able to improve a bit.
Thanks!
Steve Sage
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