Wiper conundrum
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Wiper conundrum
The switch
From the motor
I have a 66 f100 that I bought that was missing some pieces, one of which was the wiper motor and bracket. I found one on eBay that was supposed to be from a 66 f350 and it fits. The only problem is that the connector on it doesn’t match the wiper switch in my dashboard. Can anyone help?
Lead Gopher
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 10,069
Likes: 1,625
From: Seattle
The connector is of the type on the two-speed wiper motors. The switch is the type for the single speed wiper motor.
I'd believe you just need a switch for the two-speed wipers. A neat way to go if you want delay wipers also is to get the switch and governor from a later model Ford truck. Here's an example.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Delay-Wiper...daCOVf&vxp=mtr
The black box is the governor, the loose wire is the ground. Your new wiper motor female connector plugs into the black male connector of the switch. The shaft would need a slight trim and an original **** and it's hard to tell from an original install.
Chad
I'd believe you just need a switch for the two-speed wipers. A neat way to go if you want delay wipers also is to get the switch and governor from a later model Ford truck. Here's an example.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Delay-Wiper...daCOVf&vxp=mtr
The black box is the governor, the loose wire is the ground. Your new wiper motor female connector plugs into the black male connector of the switch. The shaft would need a slight trim and an original **** and it's hard to tell from an original install.
Chad
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 787
From: Simi Valley, CA
TWO different 1966 two speed wiper switches. One has 4 terminals, the other has 7 terminals and includes the windshield washer switch.
C3TZ-17A553-E .. Two Speed Wiper Switch-4 terminals / Marked: C3TB-17A553-A or C3TB-17A553-E (Motorcraft SW-721) / Obsolete
1963/65 F100/350 and 1966 F100/350 before serial number 760,001 / 1963/65 F500/950 & N/NT500/850 and 1966 F500/950 & N/NT500/850 before serial number 802,001 / 1963/66 Econoline.
MUSTANG'S ETC. in Van Nuys CA has 1 = 818-767-7634.
MCDONALD OBSOLETE PARTS in Rockport IN has 1 = 812-359-4965.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
C6TZ-17A553-B .. Two Speed Wiper Switch-7 terminals - includes windshield washer switch / Marked C6TB-17A553-B / (Motorcraft SW-736) / Obsolete
1966 F100/350 from serial number 760,001 / 1966 F500/950 & N/NT500/850 from serial number 802,001 // 1967/69 F800/950 & N/NT500/950.
NOS PARTS SOURCE in Olathe KS has 1 = 913-220-5746.
KAMA OBSOLETE PARTS in East Bethel MN has 1 = 763-434-0123.
OBSOLETE RELIABLE PARTS in Nashville GA has 2 = 229-686-5101.
C3TZ-17A553-E .. Two Speed Wiper Switch-4 terminals / Marked: C3TB-17A553-A or C3TB-17A553-E (Motorcraft SW-721) / Obsolete
1963/65 F100/350 and 1966 F100/350 before serial number 760,001 / 1963/65 F500/950 & N/NT500/850 and 1966 F500/950 & N/NT500/850 before serial number 802,001 / 1963/66 Econoline.
MUSTANG'S ETC. in Van Nuys CA has 1 = 818-767-7634.
MCDONALD OBSOLETE PARTS in Rockport IN has 1 = 812-359-4965.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
C6TZ-17A553-B .. Two Speed Wiper Switch-7 terminals - includes windshield washer switch / Marked C6TB-17A553-B / (Motorcraft SW-736) / Obsolete
1966 F100/350 from serial number 760,001 / 1966 F500/950 & N/NT500/850 from serial number 802,001 // 1967/69 F800/950 & N/NT500/950.
NOS PARTS SOURCE in Olathe KS has 1 = 913-220-5746.
KAMA OBSOLETE PARTS in East Bethel MN has 1 = 763-434-0123.
OBSOLETE RELIABLE PARTS in Nashville GA has 2 = 229-686-5101.
Lead Gopher
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 10,069
Likes: 1,625
From: Seattle
The wiper switch to wiper motor wiring connector is 5 (female) of the 7 total male connectors on the switch. 6th one is power from the ignition switch TO the wiper switch and the 7th one powers the wiper motor pump for the windshield squirters.
Chad
Chad
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 787
From: Simi Valley, CA
The only 5 terminal wiper switch is a single speed: C3TZ-17A553-G / Marked C3TB-17A553-G / Obsolete
1963/66 F100/600 & N500/600.
1963/66 F100/600 & N500/600.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Trending Topics
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 787
From: Simi Valley, CA
Very hard to find, none have been available NOS for at least 8 years.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Lead Gopher
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 10,069
Likes: 1,625
From: Seattle
Your wiper motor from the 66 F350 is the two speed motor so you'll want a two speed switch to go along with it. The connector from the motor isn't going to connect to a single speed switch.
Chad
Chad
Logistics Pro
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 3,565
Likes: 9
From: Sun River St. George
Using the entire system off a later model Ford and the firewall bracket that you have (I suspect you have the right motor as well). You just need the later governor and switch. This is a plug and play up grade. Saw off a bit of the new switch and install a 66 button with set screw retainer (Carpenter has this). You will have a intermittent delay and two speed system that is not detectable until you turn the wipers on. Look on ebay for the complete system (switch, governor). Plug and play.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mr.badwrench
1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
18
Jul 11, 2018 08:36 AM
tonkaman3
1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
32
Aug 22, 2016 08:38 PM