source for wiper arm?

[iceman]

I replaced the wiper blades on my Maxum 2600SE, and the wiper arm that holds the blade is corroded and it bent when I tried to put the new blade on.

I went to the local auto parts store, and they don't have a replacement. Does anyone know where I can get something like this?

[biggerseagar]

Iceman............try google on this. There are different arms and they have special names for these. Just type in windshield wiper arms.

You might give a call to your nearest marine dealer if you have no luck. I had to replace mine on my 3000 and found it on line.

Good Luck

Roger

[mmwjr]

+1 what Roger said. On line, West Marine, ... Although you will probably only find the entire arm, from mount on motor to wiper and not just the pictured part.

[iceman]

Thanks Roger. I was able to find an online company called amequipment.com. It doesn't look like they sell just the part I need, I'd have to buy the whole arm, but if that's the case I'll do it.

Which brings me to my next quandary, how do I remove the entire arm? On a car there's usually a 13mm nut under some sort of cover, but it doesn't look like mine works that way. Here's a picture of that. I don't see any obvious way to remove it. I guess I can ask the company when I write them.

Tom




Mike: just saw your post, yes that's what I'm seeing.

[mmwjr]

Tom if you look/feel under it there should be a small spring clip that you need to pry away while pulling up. A mirror may need see this.

[mmwjr]

Or it may be like this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gLtB9ZqmrQ

[mmwjr]

This is what I initally was talking about.

http://studeblogger.blogspot.com/201...placement.html

[iceman]

OK great tip Mike, thanks! I'll go out and check to see if that's what I'm dealing with. I'm sure I have some sort of tool to pull it back.

[biggerseagar]

Glad it worked out...Iceman.

I do most of my reading on my tablet and don't get a chance on my big computer.....so looking all this stuff up ......well it is was it is.


Roger

Ps ...good job Mike!

[mmwjr]

Thanks Roger. I mainly use the PC but also my wife's iPad like now.

Glad to help all but rather be boating if the damn weather will break.

[iceman]

OK that was the trick, thanks guys. Got the wiper arm off, now I just need to find the right replacement.

I'd rather be boating also. We snuck in one trip back in Feb, but after that I had a punch list of 16 things to fix or address. I'm about halfway through the list, and well on my way with this one thanks to you guys!