Electric Wipers
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Electric Wipers
I have a 56 250 and my vacuum wipers quit on me (of course it was while I was trying to get home in the rain) I decided to convert to electric wipers. I have an old parts truck that had a motor and associated linkage that were in good condition. I did have to purchase a new switch(~$40...whew!) My problem is I can't get the wipers to "park" in the down position. The shop manual shows 4 wires coming out of the motor, however my motor only has 3.(?) When I sut off the swich the wipers "park" ~half way down the windshield.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Clarence
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Clarence
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Can you adjust the linkage to adjust where the park position is? Can you reposition the wiper arams on the shafts to adjust them lower down the windshield? I think if the wipers actually shut off (park) then the problem is a manual adjustment somewhere and not an electrical issue.
Good luck
Bobby
Good luck
Bobby
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I replaced the vacuum wipers on my 56 with a motor from a 79 F-150. It turned out to be a real chore. I ended up fabbing not only under dash wiper arms but also a bell crank. However I must say that it works and parks perfectly. Also I used the intermittent switch and governor. In your case I agree with the other guys I think you problem is in the adjustment. Unless and it is a possibility that you have a bad wire or connection on your parts truck wiper motor.
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Got it! I appreciate all the responses. I had to purchase a new motor and it came with instructions on how to "mechanically" set the wipers park position. It's amazing how easy things become when you have instructions!! Thanks
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Cool! Glad to hear that it worked out for you.
on a side note....I still havent finished fabricating my dual wiper linkage. I've been lookign around trying to find an original 48-50 wiper linkage set up (at least thats my excuse)
Bobby
on a side note....I still havent finished fabricating my dual wiper linkage. I've been lookign around trying to find an original 48-50 wiper linkage set up (at least thats my excuse)
Bobby
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speaking of this.. my truck has never run yet and i havent done the wiring.. how do i know if the motor is electric of vacuum?
The only wires i see coming from it go to a switch (and i think there is an extra for power).. but i am not sure..
The only wires i see coming from it go to a switch (and i think there is an extra for power).. but i am not sure..
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LOL...I'm going way out on a limb here....
if it has wires, its electric
if it has a vacuum line, its vacuum
Sorry, couldn't resist.
The vacuum wiper motors have a destinctive half moon shape to them.
Bobby
if it has wires, its electric
if it has a vacuum line, its vacuum
Sorry, couldn't resist.
The vacuum wiper motors have a destinctive half moon shape to them.
Bobby
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If the motor is round and about the size of a soup can they're electric. As Bobby says the vaccuum motors look like a 1/2 moon with a tube for the vaccuum hose. There are also typically controlled by a cable rather than electrically, so if your wiper switch has wires or terminals for wires that's another good indication they're electric.
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Originally Posted by bobbytnm
LOL...I'm going way out on a limb here....
if it has wires, its electric
if it has a vacuum line, its vacuum
Sorry, couldn't resist.
The vacuum wiper motors have a destinctive half moon shape to them.
Bobby
if it has wires, its electric
if it has a vacuum line, its vacuum
Sorry, couldn't resist.
The vacuum wiper motors have a destinctive half moon shape to them.
Bobby
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You have to be alittle carefull there also. I had a 59 Ranchero that had electric wipers but they were controlled by a cable.
The **** inside the cab had a cable that ran to the wiper motor and actuated a slide switch (but there were wires running from the motor)
Basically,
Round soup can with wires---electric
half round with vacuum line---vacuum
Wipers? we don't need to steenkin wipers
bobby
The **** inside the cab had a cable that ran to the wiper motor and actuated a slide switch (but there were wires running from the motor)
Basically,
Round soup can with wires---electric
half round with vacuum line---vacuum
Wipers? we don't need to steenkin wipers
bobby
