Other: Anco Deadlocker Windshield Wiper Arm Install

[Geigs]

Hi all,
Just picked up these fine NOS arms at the Charlotte Autofair this past week. My question is does anyone know how to make the end of the arm swivel so that the blades can be adjusted to the correct angle? I know no tools are required and it's easy to do; I just can't figure it out. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[StudeRich]

I think they are missing the "Adapter".

[Geigs]

I think they are missing the "Adapter".

Here it is with the blade attached. From this point, one should be able to swivel the attached blade for the correct angle.

[TWChamp]

For such a simple device, wipers sure can be a pain to figure out. And with today's poor quality rubber, they usually need to be changed out every year.

[kxet]

After losing one whole assembly off rt.side in a rainstorm pulling a trailer I put a piece of 80#braided fishing line as a safety strap on both sides.

[Dan Timberlake]

I think the "dead-locker" feature is the push button release of a second peg or clip for positive retention.
The large circular form on the end of your wipers is to provide room for the spring and push button

See attached image of an ad from a Popular Science from the 1940s.


The swiveling end on an otherwise straight "universal" blade was a separate feature, usually accomplished with a screw or nut that must be loosened to adjust then then tightened to positively hold angle.

https://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/xlarge/ANC-41-01_xl.jpg?rep=False

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/wNcAAOSw8-tWXI4o/s-l1600.jpg

[Geigs]

I think the "dead-locker" feature is the push button release of a second peg or clip for positive retention.
The large circular form on the end of your wipers is to provide room for the spring and push button

See attached image of an ad from a Popular Science from the 1940s.



The swiveling end on an otherwise straight "universal" blade was a separate feature, usually accomplished with a screw or nut that must be loosened to adjust then then tightened to positively hold angle.

https://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/xlarge/ANC-41-01_xl.jpg?rep=False

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/wNcAAO...4o/s-l1600.jpg

Thanks for the info. I attached the wiper to the arm and simply twisted it to the correct angle. I think the adjustable arm that requires a screw is an older type. In any event, I believe the old saying that it's usually something pretty simple still applies.