Wiper switch options
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Wiper switch options
I'm looking for a replacement switch for my 63. One speed wipers. I'm not really interested in upgrading to two speed. Just want a new switch. I can't find one anywhere. Anyone have any ideas?
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I bought one from NOS Parts a few weeks back, $22.50 + shipping. Part #C2TZ17A553A.
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I believe you need a 2 spd wiper motor to go with the switch. I don't think just a switch will do it.
I have a 76 2 spd wiper in my 66 with a delay switch from a different donor. You may as I did need to use the original arm on the back of the motor to allow proper parking of the blades on the windshield.
John
I have a 76 2 spd wiper in my 66 with a delay switch from a different donor. You may as I did need to use the original arm on the back of the motor to allow proper parking of the blades on the windshield.
John
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I believe you need a 2 spd wiper motor to go with the switch. I don't think just a switch will do it.
I have a 76 2 spd wiper in my 66 with a delay switch from a different donor. You may as I did need to use the original arm on the back of the motor to allow proper parking of the blades on the windshield.
John
I have a 76 2 spd wiper in my 66 with a delay switch from a different donor. You may as I did need to use the original arm on the back of the motor to allow proper parking of the blades on the windshield.
John
Hmmm. Yet he says "I'm not really interested in upgrading to two speed"
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Go here and scroll down to NOS Parts Ltd and choose the Buy Online Now button. They show they have 14 of them in stock so not sure what they would be looking for unless they think those 14 aren't actually in stock. I've got a big box of stuff coming from those guys tomorrow (UPS) and never had an issue with them. They know me by first name, at least Rodney does.
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Mine has a part number C3TB-17A553-G. The last letter is a C or G, hard to read and it has 5 terminals. My wiper motor only has three wires. Is it possible I have a two speed motor?
I always thought a two speed motor needed 4 wires. Plus the old switch only has two positions. I assuming they're on and off.
The C2 switch you linked only has three terminals. Any ideas?
If I get the three terminal switch can it be wired to run the one speed motor? Any clue what the other two terminals could be for?
I always thought a two speed motor needed 4 wires. Plus the old switch only has two positions. I assuming they're on and off.
The C2 switch you linked only has three terminals. Any ideas?
If I get the three terminal switch can it be wired to run the one speed motor? Any clue what the other two terminals could be for?
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Mine has a part number C3TB-17A553-G. The last letter is a C or G, hard to read and it has 5 terminals. My wiper motor only has three wires. Is it possible I have a two speed motor?
I always thought a two speed motor needed 4 wires. Plus the old switch only has two positions. I assuming they're on and off.
The C2 switch you linked only has three terminals. Any ideas?
If I get the three terminal switch can it be wired to run the one speed motor? Any clue what the other two terminals could be for?
I always thought a two speed motor needed 4 wires. Plus the old switch only has two positions. I assuming they're on and off.
The C2 switch you linked only has three terminals. Any ideas?
If I get the three terminal switch can it be wired to run the one speed motor? Any clue what the other two terminals could be for?
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Thanks for all the great info everyone! What I'm thinking I'll do is order that three prong, one speed switch for $22 and use it to wire up my motor.
My truck was in pieces when I bought it so I didn't have the benefit of tearing it down. Not really sure if its a one or two speed motor. I assumed it was one speed due to only three wires running from the motor.
I guess I have one more favor to ask. Can anyone tell me how many wires are running to their wiper motors and whether you have a one vs two speed motor? I really appreciate the help.
I figure (worst case scenario) even if I have a two speed motor, which I believe unlikely, I can just use the one speed switch to run LOW.
Thanks again.
My truck was in pieces when I bought it so I didn't have the benefit of tearing it down. Not really sure if its a one or two speed motor. I assumed it was one speed due to only three wires running from the motor.
I guess I have one more favor to ask. Can anyone tell me how many wires are running to their wiper motors and whether you have a one vs two speed motor? I really appreciate the help.
I figure (worst case scenario) even if I have a two speed motor, which I believe unlikely, I can just use the one speed switch to run LOW.
Thanks again.
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Have a one speed wiper motor in 64 F100 w/ DeLuxe heater.
Has a three pronged molded connector, and a single (spade lugged) wire. So four (4) wires total. I should know this already, tho why would ON/OFF motor need four wires?
Has a three pronged molded connector, and a single (spade lugged) wire. So four (4) wires total. I should know this already, tho why would ON/OFF motor need four wires?
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Is the "spade lugged" wire attached to a screw? Almost like a case ground wire?
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No, it's just a spade lug connector to the body. I figure it's a ground wire, I dunno.
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TWO possible single speed wiper switches for 1963:
C3TZ-17A553-G (replaced C3TZ-17A553-C) .. Single Speed Wiper Switch-5 terminals / Use with Ford wiper motor / Marked: C3TB-17A553-C or C3TB-17A553-G / Obsolete
1963/66 F100/600.
No Ford dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.
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C3UZ-17A553-D .. Single Speed Wiper Switch-3 terminals / Use with Bosch wiper motor / Marked: C3UB-17A553-D / Obsolete
1963/64 F100/600 & 1963/66 Econoline.
50+ available NOS
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