Wiper Push Rod

[Walter R.]

My passenger side wiper push rod is missing the brass bushing. I do not see a replaceemnt bushing or wiper push rod listed at any of the parts suppliers. Where would I go to fix the problem.

[Wayne P.]

Re: Wiper Push Rod

I would suggest a local machine shop could make one .

[David L.]

Re: Wiper Push Rod

It's been over 2 decades since I worked on the wiper system of my 1966 Corvette. GM 4911516 in Gr. 10.159 is the part # for the transmission asm. (wiper push rod, as you call it). The brass bushing is part of the transmission asm. and apparently was never serviced as I could not find it in my 1966, 1967, and 1968 Chev. parts catalogs.

I agree with Wayne. A machine shop could make a brass bushing and then somehow crimp it into the rod.

Dave

[Wayne P.]

Re: Wiper Push Rod

I wonder if a local hardware store would sell a grommet that could be used. Might be worth a try.

[Walter R.]

Re: Wiper Push Rod

I found a grommet at hardware store. Haven't installed yet, and it probably will need a little bench grinder work to make it fit but it should do the job.

[David L.]

Re: Wiper Push Rod

The brass tarp grommets look similar and might work but they seem to be too thin. The O.D. measures about 0.93", I.D. measures 0.50". I do not the dimensions of the original bushing.
The special installation tool comes with the kit.

Dave