Wiper arms
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Wiper arms
Hi guys, quite some time ago I purchased all the wiper hardware for my 56, the pivot stems have very fine splines on them but the arms don't have near enough to match up, is this the norm, do I have to force the arms to cut these extra grooves into the arms?
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In putting this arm on a D.C. repop pivot no force is required it just slips right on, once I bend the arm to retract the retainer. I don't have a repop arm or I would try that to see if that makes any difference.
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Hi John , Of course I don't know squat about a 56, but I noticed in the C&G catalog, they have two different wiper arms ,one for 53 - 55, and one for 56 - 60 They don't provide spline information in the catalog or on there web site so you would have to call about it but here are the pics and link. Ford - Replacement Wrist Type Stainless Wiper Arm
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Hi John , Of course I don't know squat about a 56, but I noticed in the C&G catalog, they have two different wiper arms ,one for 53 - 55, and one for 56 - 60 They don't provide spline information in the catalog or on there web site so you would have to call about it but here are the pics and link. (They also have a r and left for each #)Ford - Replacement Wrist Type Stainless Wiper Arm I don't know if this will be helpful, or not, but I thought Id pass it along. Best of luck.
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I can't say on the mid-fifties trucks, but on the Dennis C. site they advertise replacement pivots for 51-52, and after discussions with their tech staff, they turn out to be replacements for their retrofit electric kits. Not the same as stock. Could be the issue?
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Thank to all you fine gents for your replies. I was able to install them today. I found the reason they were not fitting is because of the retaining tab was in the way, it really pays to put your reading glasses on so you can see what you are doing. All I needed to do was slide it on in a way to push that tab and then down on the pivot shaft. It was actually easier than trying to explain it.
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I got to do that today too when I didn't get the arm in the right position first time. I was able to do it using a very small screwdriver to depress the tab, flip the arm up and thumb to pull up on the cup and did it without scratching a thing thankfully.
Getting older sure beats the alternative. 
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There is a special tool for removing wiper arms that will eliminate the need for screwdrivers and the inevitable associated scratching and gouging that goes with that mis-use. It works by utilizing the arm as leverage and the wiper pops right off. (assuming no other issues like corrosion or damage) Everyone should have one in their tool box, imho.
A192, Removal Tool, Windshield Wiper Arm
PS; I write this with my reading glasses on.
A192, Removal Tool, Windshield Wiper Arm
PS; I write this with my reading glasses on.