‘08 40 Wipers

JPGator

JPGator

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2008 Sundancer 40
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Cummins QSB 5.9 425HO
I need to replace the wiper blades on this new to me ‘08 before my trip back but I can’t get to the boat before I close. Can anyone provide any specifics on what style of wipers I can use?

Sea Ray manual says “WIPER BLADE 20” FLEX”.

On my previous ‘07 340 I just used automobile wipers.
 
JPGator said:
I need to replace the wiper blades on this new to me ‘08 before my trip back but I can’t get to the boat before I close. Can anyone provide any specifics on what style of wipers I can use?


did you find a set that works? need to replace mine as well. i would assume any ol 20" blade would work?
Sea Ray manual says “WIPER BLADE 20” FLEX”.

On my previous ‘07 340 I just used automobile wipers.
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I bought some but I have to install them. Mine have a small bolt that holds them on. The boats on the hard having service done so I’m waiting to get it back. Hopefully Thursday late or Friday. I’ll let you know.
 

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JPGator said:
I bought some but I have to install them. Mine have a small bolt that holds them on. The boats on the hard having service done so I’m waiting to get it back. Hopefully Thursday late or Friday. I’ll let you know.
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Ok- Thanks!
 
JPGator said:
I bought some but I have to install them. Mine have a small bolt that holds them on. The boats on the hard having service done so I’m waiting to get it back. Hopefully Thursday late or Friday. I’ll let you know.
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JP I have the same set up and have been unable to find wipers with this type of connection. Yesterday I tried to replace my wipers with the new ones that I purchased (last year) from an on-line company and found that the J-clip does not work and the old wiper connection does not come off from the wiper blade. So I now have to order two new wiper arms in order to use the new wipers. I have called multiple company's including MM and they can't find the replacements with the bolt connection. What a PITA this has been.

JB
 
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Google "Flex Wiper Blades". Amazon sells them on line. 44.95. Takes maybe 5 seconds to locate them.
 
So I swapped out the wipers and not an issue.

My wiper arms move as required but during the cycle they separate from the windshield. Any suggestions on what to do with the arms?
 
JPGator said:
So I swapped out the wipers and not an issue.

My wiper arms move as required but during the cycle they separate from the windshield. Any suggestions on what to do with the arms?
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Try going back to OEM wiper blades and arms that the factory used if the current arms are not the original part.
 
JPGator said:
So I swapped out the wipers and not an issue.

My wiper arms move as required but during the cycle they separate from the windshield. Any suggestions on what to do with the arms?
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Make sure the hinge part of the arms are not binding, otherwise the springs inside the arms sometimes loose their temper in prolonged heat exposure at which point they also loose their ability to create pressure on the blades to keep them in contact with the windshield.
 
They are definitely tight to move. Not like you would if you were lifting a car wiper arm off the windshield. I’ll try some grease or spray for that.
 
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