After dealing with a non-working windshield wiper on a rainy gravel road, I'm trying to figure out if Champion used a standard HD wiper or if I have to go with an OEM replacement?
Champion windshield wiper
Started by Welder Dave9 replies
Welder DaveExpert#1 Deere500aSenior Member#2 Chances are on that old machine you just pull out the rubber blade and put in a new insert. The wiper frame itself stays on the arm.
Welder DaveExpert#3 I need to take a closer look at it to see if it just needs new rubber. Online I found it might use an HD series Trico wiper assembly.
Deere500aSenior Member#4 If it's a Trico J hook wiper arm, new wiper assemblies are pretty common.
Welder DaveExpert#5 From what I can tell, it's a metal U-shaped holder with the rubber blade attached. I don't think you can swap out just the rubber part.
Deere500aSenior Member#6 Not sure what you mean.
HarleyHappySuper User#7 Mine looked the same as what's on my backhoe. I grabbed replacements from Napa and they had different lengths available for older equipment.
Welder DaveExpert#8 I think a Trico HD flat blade should work. I found an auto parts place that stocks them, and Napa has them too though they're not available at the stores nearby. I want to verify it's the right one before ordering though.
The grader has a double arm wiper up front and a single arm on the back. Right now I'm just focused on the front one, but I'm hoping to find a wiper blade that costs less than going through Volvo. It's 20" long.
Deere500aSenior Member#9 Double arm flat glass wipers were common on buses and equipment back then. AC Delco still makes them, part number 8-7211.
Welder DaveExpert#10 Looks like the Trico HD 61 series is what I need. Most places only had 18" in stock, but I found a store with 20" at another location and they're transferring it for pickup tomorrow.