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Broken wiper arm post

I was replacing some rusted hardware on the exterior of my 1997 U320 the other day and managed to snap off a cap nut that covers a threaded stud on the wiper arm.  Any ideas on replacement parts? 

Does anyone recognize this brand as Amtram, Carpenter, Wayne, or Thomas?

The broken portion is the rusted stud in front of the chromed cap nut.

Steven
1997 U320 40'  Orlando, FL
"Purple Haze" which will soon be for sale.... !

Re: Broken wiper arm post

Reply #1 –
Steve
I just had work done on my wipers yesterday in Nac. Give FOT parts a call. They had my wiper part, a knurled nut $4.50.
Give them your build number.

HTH
Ed
Ed and Michele
2000 U295  36'  (Build #5600)
8.3 ISC 350HP.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Toad)
2001 Lance Truck Camper (Sold)
2001 Lazy Daze (Class C). RK Floor Plan (Sold)

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Reply #2 –
Steven,

Call these folks on Monday as there site don't list the pieces you need but are available. http://www.amequipment.com/    They have helped us out before.

Pamela & Mike

Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

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Reply #4 –
I found chrome or stainless acorn nuts at the local hardware store that look good.  What I haven't been able to do is remove the wiper arm assembly from shaft.  Decided to quit while I was ahead.
"Not so  long ago we were a nation of risk takers, riding five million pounds of  thrust straight into space."  Joe Gresh
Chuck Pearson
1996 U295
2018 Can Am X3 TurboRS

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Reply #5 –

Chuck & Steven,

One of these is a must to get the arm off without destroying something. This one has the thin backing arms which is a must for this job. You can shop around for a better price but here is what you are looking for.
 Amazon.com: OTC 4676 Windshield Wiper Puller: Automotive 

Pamela & Mike

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Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

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Reply #6 –
Most any auto parts store will have a w/w arm puller. When I use one I leave the nut on the end of the wiper stud to keep the puller from damaging the threads.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #7 –
If the threads are still good and can separate them have it tig welded back on..
Andy & Eileen
MONTROSE COLORADO
1992 U300  40' 6V92 TA
2016 4 Runner
1998 Jeep Grand cherokee

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee) Build # 4135 Skp# 122921

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Reply #8 –
Quote from: Pamela & Mike –
Chuck & Steven,
One of these is a must to get the arm off without destroying something. This one has the thin backing arms which is a must for this job. You can shop around for a better price but here is what you are looking for.
Pamela & Mike

Well how about that.  Had no idea there was a tool for the job and am really glad I didn't try using my flat bar to remove, probably have the dash out about now!  Thanks P&M.
"Not so  long ago we were a nation of risk takers, riding five million pounds of  thrust straight into space."  Joe Gresh
Chuck Pearson
1996 U295
2018 Can Am X3 TurboRS

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Reply #9 –
I've bought some coach parts from TAC Transportation but they list everything by "bus make" which is not very useful for us Foretravel owners.  They do have photos of most of their parts and I have been able to recognize some.
I can't really tell if it's the same on your coach but this page has some Panagraph Idler Mounts that at least look similar:
http://commerce1.cera.net/tacbusparts/sections/catalog/catalog.asp?cat_id=127
John Fitzgerald
1991 U300 (SAI) Side Aisle Island Bed 40'
Detroit 6V92 with Allison Retarder
Meridian (Boise), Idaho

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Reply #10 –
Just replaced both wiper arms this week. The right arm was showing signs of wear at the shaft to the tapered knurl. Both male & female knurls were worn.

Found them at National Bus Sales & LSG. INC. P.O. Box 6549, Marietta, Ga, 30065-0549
Buy Bus Parts Online from National Bus Parts | School Bus Parts, Trolley Bus...      800-282-7981
Part # 200483N  @ $47.25 each. (best price that we found).  UPS to our PO box in Marathon, Fl in 3 days.

Much better window wetting system then the original. Just a note, they know Buses, not RVs., so don't ask them if the arms will work on a Foretravel.  The arms are much beefier then the org.
Dick & Sue
'99 U320, 36'
2015 F150 4x4 Supercrew
M & G with brakeaway system
Blue Ox Avail 10,000# tow bar
Grosse Ile, Mi.

Re: Broken wiper arm post

Reply #11 –
Quote from: Dick & Sue –
Just replaced both wiper arms this week. The right arm was showing signs of wear at the shaft to the tapered knurl. Both male & female knurls were worn.

Found them at National Bus Sales & LSG. INC. P.O. Box 6549, Marietta, Ga, 30065-0549
Buy Bus Parts Online from National Bus Parts | School Bus Parts, Trolley Bus...      800-282-7981
Part # 200483N  @ $47.25 each. (best price that we found).  UPS to our PO box in Marathon, Fl in 3 days.

Much better window wetting system then the original. Just a note, they know Buses, not RVs., so don't ask them if the arms will work on a Foretravel.  The arms are much beefier then the org.

Took your search to heart and ordered two of these.  Mine just look bad.  The wetting thing was of interest.  Hope they fit my 97
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

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Reply #12 –
If they just look bad, remove, light sand and spray with satin black.  Will look just like new.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Reply #13 –
Ours also looked bad and I was planning on painting them when got home this spring. Except the driver side arm had a bow in the arm and the passenger side knurl was worn and would over shoot it's travel.  The acorn nut on the pass side also had some bad threads.
Tomorrow I will order replacements from http://commerce1.cera.net/tacbusparts/sections/catalog/catalog.asp?cat_id=127
They are brass 3/8 x 24 nuts.
I had replaced the both sides with chrome nuts a few years ago, but they rusted to the shaft threads, not a good thing. Besides they got really rusty on the outside.
Dick & Sue
'99 U320, 36'
2015 F150 4x4 Supercrew
M & G with brakeaway system
Blue Ox Avail 10,000# tow bar
Grosse Ile, Mi.

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Reply #14 –
Quote from: Dick & Sue –
I had replaced the both sides with chrome nuts a few years ago, but they rusted to the shaft threads, not a good thing. Besides they got really rusty on the outside. 
It's a 'dissimilar metals' deal; I'm surprised all our coaches don't come with small 'dielectric couplings' to beat the electrical conductivilty lag that happens.
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
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Reply #15 –
Quote from: JohnFitz –
I've bought some coach parts from TAC Transportation but they list everything by "bus make" which is not very useful for us Foretravel owners.  They do have photos of most of their parts and I have been able to recognize some.
I can't really tell if it's the same on your coach but this page has some Panagraph Idler Mounts that at least look similar:
http://commerce1.cera.net/tacbusparts/sections/catalog/catalog.asp?cat_id=127


 We used these guys and they had the specialty parts that we needed. They didn't send everything that we ordered the first time so we had to re order a part, but everything worked great.
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

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Reply #16 –
Quote from: Caflashbob –
Took your search to heart and ordered two of these.  Mine just look bad.  The wetting thing was of interest.  Hope they fit my 97

Got mine in and it's the same brand as the originals but greatly improved.  19 years later.  Spray hose is enclosed in the arm better and the four sprayers is neat.

My originals were rusty junk looking and missing the protective caps that went over the top pivoting pins exposing them to the weather and they rusted.

Now I want to replace the base and its mounting bolts.  The bases do not show the bolts that hold it to the body.  Is that part of tge motor?
If I remove the two body mounting bolts does the motor fall off the other side?  Is it accessible if it does?

Anyone know what size the mounting knurled parts are?  Two different ones show. 

Trying to restore my badly deserted outside of the coach. 

Thanks for the link on the wipers and the bases.

My old arms seemed to skip over the glass during rain.  Bet the spring was tired.  I see they sell replacement/helper  springs for tired  ones. 
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

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Reply #17 –
The wiper pivot bolts shown in post are another thing that should/must be looked at each year and lubed to keep them in working shape. Originals will worrk/look fine if you just give them some care.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
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