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Subject:Re: Wiper Arm Knurling - How does it work?
From:Bill M
Date:Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:55:51 -0400

I never realized that my kids call it aluminum foil instead of tinfoil like I do. Just found out I am medical eligible at work when I retire (still far from that) so I am getting older..... Darn!!

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On Sep 21, 2010, at 1:34 PM, Richard A Jones <jones@COLORADO.EDU> wrote:

>> I think He even used Tin Foil if I remember.
> 
> Hey, Jonce, you are showing your age!  I call it "tinfoil," too,
> and my wife kids me.
> 
> I have tried it in the past, but have found the best solution
> is to clean the pot metal from the splines of the shaft and
> then tighten the arm back on so the splines could bite fresh.
> 
> I once tightened too much and snapped a shaft.  I managed to
> replace it with only loosing the dash and pulling one side
> back a little.  Don't go there!
> 
> Richard