WINDSHIELD WIPER HOSE REMINDER

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WINDSHIELD WIPER HOSE REMINDER

Post by Joe Gopan » Wed Aug 18, 2010 7:02 pm

Remember, the correct I.D. when purchasing Windshield Wiper Hose is 7/32", the tubing and fittings are 1/4", but to ensure a correct seal, the automotive industry uses 7/32" I.D. Windshield Wiper Hose.
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Re: WINDSHIELD WIPER HOSE REMINDER

Post by Dokimos » Wed Aug 18, 2010 11:44 pm

thanks
I had problems with leaks with my hose, do you know if there are any clumps on the connections?
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Re: WINDSHIELD WIPER HOSE REMINDER

Post by Joe Gopan » Thu Aug 19, 2010 4:33 am

None were used or listed in any of the parts manuals. The hose fits tight.
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Re: WINDSHIELD WIPER HOSE REMINDER

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Mar 17, 2013 4:51 am

Just a friendly reminder that 7/32" I.D. Windshield Wiper Hose is correct and not 1/4" I.D.
This is applicable to all Jeeps, MB thru M-38A1 and CJ-2A thru CJ-5.
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Re: WINDSHIELD WIPER HOSE REMINDER

Post by Jeeperjoe » Thu Apr 25, 2013 12:08 pm

Will standard windshield wiper hose (of the specified diameter) work or is it too stiff?

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Re: WINDSHIELD WIPER HOSE REMINDER

Post by Joe Gopan » Thu Apr 25, 2013 1:48 pm

The most common I.D. wiper hose in the days of yesteryear and Trico vacuum motors was 7/32". T e 7/32" is slightly smaller than the fitting on the wiper motor in order to ensure a tight seal. The M-38A1 SNL Parts Manuals (as well as the Parts Manuals for all MV's having vacuum wipers) list the hose as 7/32" also. :wink:
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Re: WINDSHIELD WIPER HOSE REMINDER

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Sep 08, 2013 4:09 am

Remember, the correct vacuum wiper hose on M-38A1 and all MV's is 7/32".
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Re: WINDSHIELD WIPER HOSE REMINDER

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Nov 20, 2015 3:52 pm

Just a reminder. :wink:
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Re: WINDSHIELD WIPER HOSE REMINDER

Post by tnspd » Thu Nov 26, 2015 6:52 am

My wipers on my 1952 M38A1 do not work. What are the trouble shooting steps to correctly figure out what needs to be repaired?

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Re: WINDSHIELD WIPER HOSE REMINDER

Post by Joe Gopan » Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:10 pm

Just a reminder that 7/32" is correct windshield wiper hose I.D.
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Re: WINDSHIELD WIPER HOSE REMINDER

Post by Joe Gopan » Sat Sep 07, 2019 7:20 pm

For those of you new to Jeeps and MV's , The Tubing and fittings associated with Vacuum Wipers is 1/4". The correct I.D. Rubber Wiper Hose is 7/32".
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Re: WINDSHIELD WIPER HOSE REMINDER

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Dec 06, 2019 4:20 am

Just a reminder, the Windshield Wiper Hose I.D. used on Jeeps and MV's is 7/32". 1/4" is too large.
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Re: WINDSHIELD WIPER HOSE REMINDER

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Mar 05, 2021 2:31 pm

Just a reminder for those new to JEEP.
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