Can you safely run just the Driver Side W/S Wiper by itself, without the linkage to the Right or Passenger side, or would that cause damage?

This isn't a permanent condition, but until it can be fully repaired, can this be done?

yep, you sure can. get some rain-x and do the windshield several times, and you'll find you don't even need the one wiper. i ran a single wiper, after a bushing broke going across country. i only needed it in the heaviest downpours, the rain-x did the rest.

Thanks. Yes, already applied the Rain-X, but it might be good to have the wiper too. I will be buying the linkage bushings soon, but until I get them,just wondered if one-only would work.

one works, just runs a little faster than two. don't use grease or oil on the bushings, to mount them. use some graphite, or non petroleum lubricant. a set at the parts store costs just a few bucks.

Thanks. Good to know.

One random tip a parts store guy gave me a long time ago. Run a windshield wiper that is just one size shorter than stock and the motor does a much much better job of moving it around. It made a pretty big difference on my 73 W200 compared to the stock length.

-Jon

Thanks Jon. Something to consider.