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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 10:51 AM
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Red face Windshield wiper problem
Hi guys, I was hoping someone else has experienced this problem and found a way to fix it. My passenger side wiper works just fine and travels the right distance and speed, but the drivers side goes super fast and travels the whole length from the outside of the window clear down to the hood window molding smacking there hard evertime. It's very annoying. I have replaced the sway arm, bushings, the pivot head, and even the arm from the motor, but no change. I was thinking of maybe shortening the arm from the motor on that side? Any ideas???
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Is there an after-market intermittant switch you can buy for the wipers that will fit in the 66 dash with the original ****? Thank you.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 12:21 PM
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Try switching your drive bars on pivot pins [check bushings while you're under there] where they attach at motor. They might be switched right for left or vice-a-versa. Also be sure you have correct pivot [where arm/blade attaches] for year truck you're working on, and in correct hole in cowl, be it L/H or R/H.
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 10:22 AM
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When I redid mine I found out that there are two different length arms, and on my truck both arms are the same length. And they work perfect.

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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 11:31 AM
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Thank you. I'll go to work on that.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 12:16 PM
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Drivers side is short arm.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 11:46 AM
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Does anyone know where to find a good wiper motor? 61 F-100
 
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 05:45 PM
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Does anyone know where to find a good wiper motor? 61 F-100
I've got a spare I'll sell ya. I just got finished repainting the armature housing. I was going to finish cleaning up the rest and put it on ebay but if you need it let me know and we'll strike up a deal.

As far as the wiper control arms, I've got a pair on ebay right now. Click here
 
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What is it worth?
 
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I haven't a clue. I was going to start ebay out at 99¢ and see where it took me. I'll look around and shoot you a PM.
 
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I pulled the switch. delay module and wiper motor from a 79f150 and replaced the single speed motor in my 66, Works great. Makes rainy days better.
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Thanks a bunch oldtrapper, I am headed for the junkyard now!
 
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