Wiper Conversion
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I was wanting to convert my wiper control over to one that has a delay because I really hate those days when it doesn't rain hard enough that I can leave the wipers on full time.
Can this be done and if so do I only need to buy the new wiper control with delay or is there something else that will be needed.
Can this be done and if so do I only need to buy the new wiper control with delay or is there something else that will be needed.
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Its a pretty easy swap. Ford had them as an option in the 70's. All you need to do is find a 73-86 truck and swap them out. The parts you need are the wiper control (*** part) and a delay box. It's all plug in simple. I belive you may need to swap one wire on the 80's style plug for it to work. The 73-79's usually sell for $40 or so on Ebay
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Do these switches have a reputation of going bad at all?
I'd like to pick one up for my 78, but the current ones on ebay all say "good condition, untested, sold as-is." and I don't want to go through the hassle of buying a piece of crap that won't work when I install it.
I'd like to pick one up for my 78, but the current ones on ebay all say "good condition, untested, sold as-is." and I don't want to go through the hassle of buying a piece of crap that won't work when I install it.
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Take a look at this. You might find it helpful.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/articles/intervalwipers.php
https://www.ford-trucks.com/articles/intervalwipers.php
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