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Re: Manny & Darlene's Eagle 05
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 8:30 pm
by luvrbus
Manny, not Bill but you can buy the arms at School Bus Parts.com,Rome Truck Parts or Chalks School Bus Parts you can also buy the electric washers there also if you need the washer set up
good luck
Re: Manny & Darlene's Eagle 05
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 12:28 am
by gpzzdrm
Good job Manny on the description of the change. I did the same thing several years ago after our trip to Alaska where the wipers had to be used a lot and I got tired of the problems with the old air wipers. I too found that Autex was a bit pricey, but in the long run was worth it. I brought mine through International Bus Parts which was even worse than buying them directly from Autex.
One thing I did was to buy new panto-graph arms and wipers. I went with longer arms which allowed longer wiper blades. That clears a larger area of the windshield. Not being a high-driver, it means my wife has a better view as the wipers are clearing a higher area of the windshield than the original wipers. Something to think about if you take on the project to convert to the electric wipers or not. BTW, the Autex people, Miguel in particular) are very helpful and cooperative to deal with.
Bill
Re: Manny & Darlene's Eagle 05
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 10:14 am
by Songman
Wanna share the $300 method with us in a General post, Clifford? Lord know I want to get rid of the air wipers on both of my buses!
Re: Manny & Darlene's Eagle 05
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 10:21 am
by gpzzdrm
Manny, I got my wiper arms from Autex with the order for the electric wipers. I can't remember the length, but if you wish, I will be happy to measure them. The combination of the longer arms and the longer blades makes a big difference.
I am sure that Clifford is right in that if you shop around there are other sources.
Bill
Re: Manny & Darlene's Eagle 05
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 6:04 pm
by buscrazyinFL
Bill, I would like to know how long they are thanks.
Re: Manny & Darlene's Eagle 05
Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 12:05 am
by gpzzdrm
Manny,
The arms are 32 inches long and the wipers are 26 inches. They clear the windshield to about 1 1/2 inches from the top.
Bill
Re: Manny & Darlene's Eagle 05
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:13 pm
by buscrazyinFL
Thanks Bill that will be my next project. I was looking at all the posting I have put on my project page and it is a lot. I want to take this time and say thanks to every one that has help me with my Eagle. Also for all the nicest comments THANK YOU!!!
Re: Manny & Darlene's Eagle 05
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 7:38 pm
by buscrazyinFL
Re: Manny & Darlene's Eagle 05
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 7:03 am
by rusty
WOW
Re: Manny & Darlene's Eagle 05
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 8:59 am
by gpzzdrm
I say Wow too!
Bill