Re: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts?
Thanks Wilton, I'm good to go now and will look forward to using inserts in the future. Harry If the ends of one of the C-looking clamps or clips built into the blade holder are in the short little slots about 1/4 inch from the closed end of the lower or inner groove, that should be sufficient to counteract the centrifugal force and keep the blade in place. The short slots are only about 1/8 inch long. 'May need to crimp or squeeze the C clip inward toward the rubber just a little to make sure it's well-engaged in the little slots. The upper/outer groove has a small, short ridge inside it also near the closed end of the blade. This short ridge fits in a notch in the stainless strip to hold the strip in place. 'Should be OK with closed end of the blade inward or outward. The C clip keeps the blade from slinging outward, and the little ridges in the little notches keep the stainless strips in place. Wilton To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 11:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts? Thanks Wilton, I did it right by mistake, but I'll take it.:) Harry - Original Message - From: Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 12:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts? The stainless strips should have notches inward toward the rubber with little raised places in the rubber in them to keep them from being slung outward by centrifgal force. One of the little C clamps built into the holder assembly should fit into a groove/slot near one end of the rubber for the same reason - to counteract centrifugal force. Wilton - Original Message - From: harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 10:56 AM Subject: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts? Does anyone have some expertise on replacing the rubber insert? I did one on my SDL this weekend and am worried that it may not be put together properly. The two metal stiffener strips have a notch at each end and I could not see why, or whether they go towards the rubber or not. Anyone? Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts?
Chuck Thanks for the input. I don't recall a curve in the metal strips. I need to eyeball this thing again. Harry - Original Message - From: Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 12:40 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts? Harry, The curve on the metal strips is away from the windshield. Seems counterintuitive, but that the way it is. The notches fit behind the tit's on the end of the wiper arm facing toward the windshield. So you have to figure out the curve is away from the windshield and the notches face the windshield. Don't know how the newer ones work. My experience is 80's and early nineties... Hope this helps, Chuck Phoenix AZ ~ On Oct 20, 2008, at 7:56 AM, harry watkins wrote: Does anyone have some expertise on replacing the rubber insert? I did one on my SDL this weekend and am worried that it may not be put together properly. The two metal stiffener strips have a notch at each end and I could not see why, or whether they go towards the rubber or not. Anyone? Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts?
When installed, the visible, outer edges should show no notches. Wilton - Original Message - From: harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 11:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts? Thanks Wilton, I did it right by mistake, but I'll take it.:) Harry - Original Message - From: Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 12:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts? The stainless strips should have notches inward toward the rubber with little raised places in the rubber in them to keep them from being slung outward by centrifgal force. One of the little C clamps built into the holder assembly should fit into a groove/slot near one end of the rubber for the same reason - to counteract centrifugal force. Wilton - Original Message - From: harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 10:56 AM Subject: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts? Does anyone have some expertise on replacing the rubber insert? I did one on my SDL this weekend and am worried that it may not be put together properly. The two metal stiffener strips have a notch at each end and I could not see why, or whether they go towards the rubber or not. Anyone? Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts?
They don't show notches so I had that right. However, you mentioned centrifugal force in your first response and I remembered the rubber insert has one open end and the other is closed. I have mine installed with the open end at the outer tip where centrifugal force could throw the metal strips out. (sigh) Do over time. But, I am smarted, I think. Harry - Original Message - From: Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 12:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts? When installed, the visible, outer edges should show no notches. Wilton - Original Message - From: harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 11:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts? Thanks Wilton, I did it right by mistake, but I'll take it.:) Harry - Original Message - From: Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 12:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts? The stainless strips should have notches inward toward the rubber with little raised places in the rubber in them to keep them from being slung outward by centrifgal force. One of the little C clamps built into the holder assembly should fit into a groove/slot near one end of the rubber for the same reason - to counteract centrifugal force. Wilton - Original Message - From: harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 10:56 AM Subject: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts? Does anyone have some expertise on replacing the rubber insert? I did one on my SDL this weekend and am worried that it may not be put together properly. The two metal stiffener strips have a notch at each end and I could not see why, or whether they go towards the rubber or not. Anyone? Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts?
If the ends of one of the C-looking clamps or clips built into the blade holder are in the short little slots about 1/4 inch from the closed end of the lower or inner groove, that should be sufficient to counteract the centrifugal force and keep the blade in place. The short slots are only about 1/8 inch long. 'May need to crimp or squeeze the C clip inward toward the rubber just a little to make sure it's well-engaged in the little slots. The upper/outer groove has a small, short ridge inside it also near the closed end of the blade. This short ridge fits in a notch in the stainless strip to hold the strip in place. 'Should be OK with closed end of the blade inward or outward. The C clip keeps the blade from slinging outward, and the little ridges in the little notches keep the stainless strips in place. Wilton - Original Message - From: harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 8:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts? They don't show notches so I had that right. However, you mentioned centrifugal force in your first response and I remembered the rubber insert has one open end and the other is closed. I have mine installed with the open end at the outer tip where centrifugal force could throw the metal strips out. (sigh) Do over time. But, I am smarted, I think. Harry - Original Message - From: Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 12:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts? When installed, the visible, outer edges should show no notches. Wilton - Original Message - From: harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 11:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts? Thanks Wilton, I did it right by mistake, but I'll take it.:) Harry - Original Message - From: Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 12:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts? The stainless strips should have notches inward toward the rubber with little raised places in the rubber in them to keep them from being slung outward by centrifgal force. One of the little C clamps built into the holder assembly should fit into a groove/slot near one end of the rubber for the same reason - to counteract centrifugal force. Wilton - Original Message - From: harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 10:56 AM Subject: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts? Does anyone have some expertise on replacing the rubber insert? I did one on my SDL this weekend and am worried that it may not be put together properly. The two metal stiffener strips have a notch at each end and I could not see why, or whether they go towards the rubber or not. Anyone? Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts?
The stainless strips should have notches inward toward the rubber with little raised places in the rubber in them to keep them from being slung outward by centrifgal force. One of the little C clamps built into the holder assembly should fit into a groove/slot near one end of the rubber for the same reason - to counteract centrifugal force. Wilton - Original Message - From: harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 10:56 AM Subject: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts? Does anyone have some expertise on replacing the rubber insert? I did one on my SDL this weekend and am worried that it may not be put together properly. The two metal stiffener strips have a notch at each end and I could not see why, or whether they go towards the rubber or not. Anyone? Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts?
Thanks Wilton, I did it right by mistake, but I'll take it.:) Harry - Original Message - From: Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 12:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts? The stainless strips should have notches inward toward the rubber with little raised places in the rubber in them to keep them from being slung outward by centrifgal force. One of the little C clamps built into the holder assembly should fit into a groove/slot near one end of the rubber for the same reason - to counteract centrifugal force. Wilton - Original Message - From: harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 10:56 AM Subject: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts? Does anyone have some expertise on replacing the rubber insert? I did one on my SDL this weekend and am worried that it may not be put together properly. The two metal stiffener strips have a notch at each end and I could not see why, or whether they go towards the rubber or not. Anyone? Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] MB wiper blade inserts?
Harry, The curve on the metal strips is away from the windshield. Seems counterintuitive, but that the way it is. The notches fit behind the tit's on the end of the wiper arm facing toward the windshield. So you have to figure out the curve is away from the windshield and the notches face the windshield. Don't know how the newer ones work. My experience is 80's and early nineties... Hope this helps, Chuck Phoenix AZ ~ On Oct 20, 2008, at 7:56 AM, harry watkins wrote: Does anyone have some expertise on replacing the rubber insert? I did one on my SDL this weekend and am worried that it may not be put together properly. The two metal stiffener strips have a notch at each end and I could not see why, or whether they go towards the rubber or not. Anyone? Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
