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Expert: - 8/8/2008


Question
how do you run and connect the cables for the wipers on a 1956 chevy

Answer
Ok, lets give it a whirl. With the wiper motor installed start the engine and turn on the wipers. Now shut off the wipers and let them park in the correct position. Shut off the engine. Now the pulleys on the wiper transmission are spring loaded. The spring loading can be released by pushing in on the end of the wiper shaft once the wiper arms are removed,and then pulling on the cables and releasing the pressure on the end of the shaft when the cables are pulled out against spring tension. (two person job unless you are plastic man) They will lock in that position when you release the pressure on the end of the shaft.  Then run the cables to the wiper motor and it will be evident where they connect. Once connected push down on the end of the wiper shafts and the spring tension will tighten the cables. Check the operation and make sure that the wipers park in the middle and not the outside. If they park at the outside then the cables are reversed.
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Expertise

All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience

Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

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