Intermitent Wipers
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From: Burke VA
Intermitent Wipers
Hey all,
I researched this on this site a while back and came to the conclusion that all I needed was this (upgrading from non-intermitent):
That's not the case though is it - I also need a control box, correct?
I researched this on this site a while back and came to the conclusion that all I needed was this (upgrading from non-intermitent):
That's not the case though is it - I also need a control box, correct?
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From: Stanley, VA
You're correct, you also need the control box. Once you get that, it's all plug n' play.
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From: Port Orchard Wa
They are here quite often. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1976-1979-Ford-Truck-Wiper-Delay-adapts-to-early-Ford-Broncos-/331422222394?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d2a4dc83a&vxp=mtr
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From what I understand you need the intermittent w/s switch and control box. Here is some old info, but it might help.
Two different types of windshield wipers, two different wiper switches. Two speed wiper switches have a low & high speed.
Intermittent (delay) wipers were optional on 1973/79 F100/350's and 1978/79 Bronco's. Intermittent is not another name for low speed!
DOOZ-17A553-A .. Two Speed Wiper Switch-Not used with intermittent wipers (Motorcraft SW-896) / Marked: D0OB-17A553-A or D / Obsolete
1973/79 F100/350 / 1978/79 Bronco // 1970/71 Fairlane/Torino/Montego / 1970/72 Maverick/Comet.
SUSANVILLE FORD in Susanville CA = 530-257-2137.
NOS ONLY in San Jose CA = 800-667-6659.
WESLEY OBSOLETE PARTS in Liberty KY = 606-787-5293.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH = 800-543-4959.
D1OZ-17A553-A .. Two Speed Wiper Switch-Used with intermittent wipers (Motorcraft SW-1010) / Marked: D1OB-17A553-AA / Obsolete
1973/79 F100/350 / 1978/79 Bronco // 1971 Fairlane/Torino/Montego.
NOS ONLY
BURNS FORD in Burns OR = 541-573-7278.
WESLEY OBSOLETE PARTS
GREEN SALES CO.
Two different types of windshield wipers, two different wiper switches. Two speed wiper switches have a low & high speed.
Intermittent (delay) wipers were optional on 1973/79 F100/350's and 1978/79 Bronco's. Intermittent is not another name for low speed!
DOOZ-17A553-A .. Two Speed Wiper Switch-Not used with intermittent wipers (Motorcraft SW-896) / Marked: D0OB-17A553-A or D / Obsolete
1973/79 F100/350 / 1978/79 Bronco // 1970/71 Fairlane/Torino/Montego / 1970/72 Maverick/Comet.
SUSANVILLE FORD in Susanville CA = 530-257-2137.
NOS ONLY in San Jose CA = 800-667-6659.
WESLEY OBSOLETE PARTS in Liberty KY = 606-787-5293.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH = 800-543-4959.
D1OZ-17A553-A .. Two Speed Wiper Switch-Used with intermittent wipers (Motorcraft SW-1010) / Marked: D1OB-17A553-AA / Obsolete
1973/79 F100/350 / 1978/79 Bronco // 1971 Fairlane/Torino/Montego.
NOS ONLY
BURNS FORD in Burns OR = 541-573-7278.
WESLEY OBSOLETE PARTS
GREEN SALES CO.
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From: Simi Valley, CA
From what I understand you need the intermittent w/s switch and governor (control box). Here's updated (12/29/2014) info:
D1OZ-17A553-A .. Two Speed Wiper Switch-Used with intermittent wipers (Motorcraft SW-1010) / Marked: D1OB-17A553-AA / Obsolete
Applications: 1973/79 F100/350 / 1978/79 Bronco // 1971 Fairlane/Torino/Montego.
D1OZ-17A553-A .. Two Speed Wiper Switch-Used with intermittent wipers (Motorcraft SW-1010) / Marked: D1OB-17A553-AA / Obsolete
Applications: 1973/79 F100/350 / 1978/79 Bronco // 1971 Fairlane/Torino/Montego.
MCDONALD OBSOLETE PARTS CO. in Rockport IN has 1 = 812-359-4965.
WESLEY OBSOLETE PARTS in Liberty KY has 2 = 606-787-5293.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 10 = 800-543-4959.
CARPENTER NOS OBSOLETE PARTS in Concord NC has 45 = 800-476-9653.
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There are TWO different intermittent wiper governors. 1973/77 is one type, 1978/79 is another.
OP's "About Me" profile: 1976 F100.
D3TZ-17C476-A (replaced D1ZZ-17C476-A) .. Intermittent Wiper Governor / Obsolete
Applications: 1971/73 Mustang/Cougar / 1973/77 F100/350.
No Ford dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.
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I started to do this a few years back and stalled.
I got a control box from E bay, and bought a new intermittent switch. Things physically plugged together. The result wasn't right. If I remember correctly, during the intermintent part of the switch, I'd get one single swipe, and then during low speed, I got high speed, aside for Off, that's all I got.
I still have the parts but gave up. I think I read somewhere more recently that I might have to do some kind of wiring modification. I thought at the time that maybe there was some kind of cold solder situation inside the control box? Or am I reading that there are two styles of control box and intermintent switch that need to match?
I got a control box from E bay, and bought a new intermittent switch. Things physically plugged together. The result wasn't right. If I remember correctly, during the intermintent part of the switch, I'd get one single swipe, and then during low speed, I got high speed, aside for Off, that's all I got.
I still have the parts but gave up. I think I read somewhere more recently that I might have to do some kind of wiring modification. I thought at the time that maybe there was some kind of cold solder situation inside the control box? Or am I reading that there are two styles of control box and intermintent switch that need to match?
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From: The Lone Star State
I drove mine today first time in the misty rain and realized I don't have the desirable delay feature. I found a new NOS switch on eBay if anyone is still interested.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1973-1979-FORD-F100-350-TRUCK-INTERMITTENT-WINDSHIELD-WIPER-SWITCH-/221627219789?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1978%7CMake%3AFord&hash=item339a02ff4d&vxp=mtr
I kept looking and found a control box, switch and harness (used) for quite a bit less than the new switch so I bought it. I installed some new Rain-X (16") wiper blades too. Much better than the rotten things I had on it. The first set I got from Wally World were 15" and did not come with the bayonet adapter so back they went. They were also much shorter than the ones the PO installed too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1973-1979-FORD-F100-350-TRUCK-INTERMITTENT-WINDSHIELD-WIPER-SWITCH-/221627219789?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1978%7CMake%3AFord&hash=item339a02ff4d&vxp=mtr
I kept looking and found a control box, switch and harness (used) for quite a bit less than the new switch so I bought it. I installed some new Rain-X (16") wiper blades too. Much better than the rotten things I had on it. The first set I got from Wally World were 15" and did not come with the bayonet adapter so back they went. They were also much shorter than the ones the PO installed too.
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