Surprisingly enough, my bushings are in good shape, but after reading all the BS in this thread, I'm tempted to order some just 'cause!
ARCHIVE Windshield Wiper Arm Bushing
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For the grommet junctions...
What is the type of grease the factory uses?
It almost seems to act like a wax based lubricant that sticks to the joint regardless of ambient temperature and age.
Can anyone recommend a close second available today?
Thanks
What is the type of grease the factory uses?
It almost seems to act like a wax based lubricant that sticks to the joint regardless of ambient temperature and age.
Can anyone recommend a close second available today?
Thanks
Hi, Wow! My question. Do these work ? Thanks, Mike ps. All star Timkin lithium grease
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To bring it back around to the original subject matter; Joey do you have any inclination or plans to reproduce the other bushings in the linkage? It seems that if those and the rubber boots can be replaced, the linkage would have a complete refurb available once OEM supply of new linkages runs out.
Also regardless of that, do you agree with using white lithium grease, or would something silicon based be better for long term lubrication on plastic and delrin parts?
I have yet to install your bushing I ordered from you, but if my other bushings are trashed (hopefully not since I've had the TT clips in place for over 10 years) I'll have to just put in my new linkage, which I'll still use your bushing since I think the delrin is a considerable upgrade wear-wise over the original plastic.
Also regardless of that, do you agree with using white lithium grease, or would something silicon based be better for long term lubrication on plastic and delrin parts?
I have yet to install your bushing I ordered from you, but if my other bushings are trashed (hopefully not since I've had the TT clips in place for over 10 years) I'll have to just put in my new linkage, which I'll still use your bushing since I think the delrin is a considerable upgrade wear-wise over the original plastic.
Scro
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Grease is great but without new parts just a temporary fix. Mike
Or at least parts in serviceable condition. That's what I'm wondering here, since Joey's part is delrin, and the OEM parts are most likely a type of nylon, which grease would be the optimal for long term use on a delrin/nylon/plastic part that moves against a metal surface.
This is too funny finding this thread, because I just ran into the same issue with my FJ60 wiper bushing and am waiting on nylon filament to 3D print some of my own. Kudos to the OP, glad to see others keep the 60 series going!
Doing a little research and wanted to share for everyone else's benefit too: for Joey's part since it's delrin, as long as the parts are clean and smooth, no lubrication is needed BUT a PTFE based lube, being hydrophobic (what we want given the location and environmental conditions) certainly won't hurt. For the factory plastic/nylon bushings in the linkage that there isn't a replacement for at this point, definitely a PTFE based lubricant is wanted. I'll be ordering a tube of what @Scro linked to apply next time I have my setup out. I'm hoping this will work in the pivots that the wiper arms connect to as well, since those are a big cause of resistance in the wiper assembly overall as the grease in them ages and hardens.
Pulled my wiper linkage apart the other day to clean, inspect and lubricate the joints with a tube of the PTFE grease linked earlier in the thread and install my Wit's End bushing on the wiper motor link. I managed to get it installed on the rod, but it definitely took some work to do; to the point where I wonder if I was doing it right. I installed in the same orientation that the OEM bushing was installed, but even after heating up the bushing, needed to use my 6 ton bench top press and a 19mm socket to snap it into place straight. Even then it seems like it needs the support of the Trail Tailor repair clips (which I already had from several years ago) to stay put. I took a couple post-install pics to show my install. @NLXTACY is this correct or am I missing something? I installed on the rod so that the ball of the wiper motor link inserts through the "open" side of the bushing, as pictured on the website.
FWIW, 'Super Lube' is PTFE grease for $4 a tube.
Joey is right: I have a NOS wiper linkage and it's not tight at the joints, probably designed that way.
Joey is right: I have a NOS wiper linkage and it's not tight at the joints, probably designed that way.
Hi, No wonder I could not get the bushings in by hand! Mike
I have one too. Glad I do because I had to take a couple rubber boots from it. I could've just installed the whole new assembly but I really wanted to experiment with cleanup and lube of my factory linkage, installing Joey's bushing, and see how well a refurb works (and lasts) because these parts won't be around forever. I did notice on my new linkage that though the joints are very free moving, there is no slop (and surprisingly no slop in my old stuff either after 33 years).
I went with the other grease because it's a far higher PTFE content than the Super Lube (almost purely PTFE based, whereas the Super Lube is still silicon lube with a PTFE additive). Will it make much of a difference in the long run? Honestly I have no clue, but thought it was at least worth a try given the higher PTFE content and its properties.
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I have a feeling I'm going to make myself look like a dummy (won't be the first time; probably won't be the last), but I'd rather do that and fix what I may have done wrong while helping others avoid doing it, so here goes.
The assembly is together and reinstalled, but the bushing definitely won't stay put on the rod itself without the repair clip (which I already have so no issue on that for me really). But it holds insanely TIGHT on the ball and my wipers just crawl with there being so much resistance on that spot. Even with PTFE grease in place. Am I number two to botch the install, or is there just time needed for a "break in" period for these new bushings?
The assembly is together and reinstalled, but the bushing definitely won't stay put on the rod itself without the repair clip (which I already have so no issue on that for me really). But it holds insanely TIGHT on the ball and my wipers just crawl with there being so much resistance on that spot. Even with PTFE grease in place. Am I number two to botch the install, or is there just time needed for a "break in" period for these new bushings?
Dekeman
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Could your wiper arm have been changed at some point, or is that the OEM arm? I just installed this bushing and it fit easily into the arm. The hard part was getting the motor to snap into the bushing opening, but with a little heat and some grease it popped right in.
It's the OEM factory arm. I DID get one of the first bushings Joey produced, so I'm wondering if the current ones have been refined since then.
Did yours fit into the arm with the same orientation shown in the pics I posted?
Dekeman
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Yes, exactly the same, then had to push ball end of motor arm into the bushing.
Okay so it'll looks like I did it right, then. Strange it's so tight on mine. I'll give it some time and see if it loosens up with use. Worst case is I put the new linkage set in and run it for another 33 years lol.
