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Old Aug 24, 2017 | 12:03 PM
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Intermittent wipers?
I own an 83 F150. Completely base model, so no power anything. I'd like to know if these trucks had the intermittent wiper option back in the day and if I can convert. If yes, what would I need? Just a switch? Relay or wiring? If it's a simple upgrade I will do it.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2017 | 12:15 PM
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Yes, they had that as an option and you can convert. You need a new switch and the intermittent governor/controller. Nothing else needed. I just posted on the Bullnose Forum that E-bay has a complete setup for $59.95

Delay Wiper Switch & Module Assembly Ford Pickup Truck F150 F350 F250 Bronco | eBay
 
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Originally Posted by headtube
I own an 83 F150. Completely base model, so no power anything. I'd like to know if these trucks had the intermittent wiper option back in the day and if I can convert. If yes, what would I need? Just a switch? Relay or wiring? If it's a simple upgrade I will do it.
I just watched a video on Youtube showing the swap a few days ago. It is a plug-N-play swap with the intermittent switch assembly if you can get your hands on one. I haven't searched to see if they are available or not, but it is an easy swap from what I saw. My 84 "needs" this swap as well, so it's on my wish list after I get some other more serious issues sorted out.
 
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Production date printed on the upper left of the Certification Label, glued to the left door face below the latch.

EOTZ-17C476-A .. Intermittent Wiper Governor / Obsolete

1980/83 F100/350 & Bronco; 1984 F150/350 & Bronco before production date 7/84.

No Ford dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.
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E4TZ-17C476-A .. Intermittent Wiper Governor (Motorcraft SW-1961) / Obsolete

1984 F150/350 & Bronco from production date 7/84; 1985/86 F150/350 & Bronco.

HAVEN FORD PARTS in Haven KS has 1 = 620-465-2252.
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E7TZ-17A553-B (replaced EOTZ-17A553-A) .. Intermittent Wiper Switch (Motorcraft SW-1571) / Obsolete

1980/89 F100/350 & Bronco.

NOS PARTS LTD in Waxahachie TX has 4 = 9720937-2201.

GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 33 = 800-543-4959.
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EOTZ-17A553-A =

GREEN SALES CO. has 22.
 
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Any idea what is different about the 80/early-84 Governor and the late-84/86 Governor?

I just bought a Governor for a spare for my '82, but i didn't realize there were two different ones.
 
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Originally Posted by CountryBumkin
Any idea what is different about the 80/early-84 Governor and the late-84/86 Governor?

I just bought a Governor for a spare for my '82, but i didn't realize there were two different ones.
Yea I would like to know also.


I checked that link and the "check here if it fits" and it came up 84+ so?
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On that E-bay link there is a place to enter the year, make, model, etc., and when I pug in my 1982 F250 it says it fits. But of course E-bay is not always right.
 
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Originally Posted by CountryBumkin
Any idea what is different about the 80/early-84 Governor and the late-84/86 Governor?

I just bought a Governor for a spare for my '82, but i didn't realize there were two different ones.
I used to bring these home from the junked and sell them on ebay. I tested them first on my truck. I found that 1980-1986 worked the same. The earlier one (1970's) might have a wiring issue with the windshield washer squirters ... but I read that you could re-pin a wire.

I would just try it.

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And you must add the ground or it will not work.
Here's a photo of the two different plug configs.....

 
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Is it enough to just move the spade from 1 o'clock to 3 o'clock (or vise versa)
 
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Originally Posted by CountryBumkin
On that E-bay link there is a place to enter the year, make, model, etc., and when I pug in my 1982 F250 it says it fits. But of course E-bay is not always right.
CB, when I tried my 81 it said it did not fit?
Then tried 83, did not fit.
Tried 84 & 86 and they fit.
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And you must add the ground or it will not work.
Here's a photo of the two different plug configs.....

reamer, is that for 80 to early 84 & 84 up
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pre 80's & 80's?
Also is that the side that plugs into the truck?
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Yea plugs into the harness.
Don't know what years they are, juts grabbed both from a bone yard, 1 did not work on my 86, the other did......
 
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