Wiper parking Options

[ThinAir]

When I shut off the wipers on my '73 in mid-swipe, they go all the way to the bottom of their travel, then go part-way back up and stop in a position that is too high. If I time it just right, I can get them to stop at the bottom where I want.

I've been reading lots of threads on the wiper system and I think that since they stop in a consistent place, it means that they are parking correctly and I just need to reposition the arm. Before I go through pulling the tank, etc I want to make sure I'm not missing something. After reading about the electrical part of the parking system, I'm hoping that I don't have to mess with it. I don't think I can just reposition the wiper arms on their shafts (it's been awhile since I checked that & I don't remember why).

Thanks for your advice.

[rgalla9146]

Be careful here.
If the first motion is down toward the cowl (drivers side)you may damage paint and
more by just moving the arms.
It sounds to me that you have to reposition the arm on the motor.
That arm determines park position.
If you are double jointed it may be possible to reach that 10mm nut to reposition
the first arm. Due to the tight space it may be easier to park the arms on the
passenger side. It was a fashion at one time.
Do all your experimentation with the arms off.
Rory