Wiper motor
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: Arlington USA
Wiper motor
I just got a 66 Bronco and it seems like the wipers are poorly installed/designed. When I drive in the rain, the wipers only move when I take my foot off the gas. Is this normal? What can I do to upgrade this kit?
Elder User
Joined: Jun 1999
Posts: 940
Likes: 0
From: LAT 46.55501° & LON -122
Wiper motor
It is normal for vacuum powered wipers to slow down or even stop when you are under a heavy load or accelerating, but under normal crusing speeds and idiling, they should function. Look for leaks, and check your vacuum with a guage. Probably the most difficult part to convert to electric wipers would be wiring and adding a switch. I never have seen the Bronco vacuum wiper system, so I really can't say if the motor itself is a direct swap, but I think I remember seeing one of the early Bronco parts suppliers confront the issue with some sort of adapter kit.
New User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 0
Likes: 24
Wiper motor
Maybe try installing a vacuum can on the system.
They are on practially every truck & car.
They look like a black tomato juice can.
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion/2cents.gif
[font color=red]Dennis
FTE Assistant Administrator
[/font]
[link: motorhaven.autoanything.com|How YOU Can Support This Site]
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion/canada_flag_animated.gif
[link:www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion/Mil1ion.html|My Website,"North Of The 49th"]
[link:www.ford-trucks.com/guidelines.html|Club FTE]
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion/Minimorleytruck.JPG
[font color=blue]78 F-150 429CJ,Silver,Explorer Pkg.
64 1/2 Mustang Pre-World's Fair Car #8092
68-Mustang 289 2v-Sunlit Gold
[/font]
They are on practially every truck & car.
They look like a black tomato juice can.
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion/2cents.gif
[font color=red]Dennis
FTE Assistant Administrator
[/font]
[link: motorhaven.autoanything.com|How YOU Can Support This Site]
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion/canada_flag_animated.gif
[link:www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion/Mil1ion.html|My Website,"North Of The 49th"]
[link:www.ford-trucks.com/guidelines.html|Club FTE]
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion/Minimorleytruck.JPG
[font color=blue]78 F-150 429CJ,Silver,Explorer Pkg.
64 1/2 Mustang Pre-World's Fair Car #8092
68-Mustang 289 2v-Sunlit Gold
[/font]
Elder User
Joined: Jun 1999
Posts: 940
Likes: 0
From: LAT 46.55501° & LON -122
Wiper motor
That's a good point, Dennis. If the can is not enough you might be able to get a vacuum pump (oxymoron?) and hook it only the the wiper vacuum circut. Wiring-in an auxilary pump and connecting a hose or two would be a lot easier than converting the whole wiper system to electric.
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
From: CT USA
Wiper motor
its not a direct swap at least not with bronco wipers from later years (ie my 77 electric setup does not swap into my 67 bronco windshield frame.) The holes are not the same size or in the same location. If you really want electric wipers you could do what i did and sawzall the top of the windshield frame and replace it with the top of a later models windshield frame. then the wipers will fit but the top mounting holes wont all line up. but drilling new ones is not difficult.
Trending Topics
New User
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Wiper motor
I also just bought a '66 Bronco with vacuum wipers that suck,pun intended. I ordered an electric conversion kit from Toms Bronco Parts. It hasn't got here yet,but I,ll Let you know how it worked out.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
New User
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Wiper motor
Update: I recieved my electric wiper kit from Tom, it took me about three days and a lot of cussing and fabricating to make it work. The kit is not designed well. If you put it in according to the directions the wipers do not have enough stroke. They will either park in your field of vision or they wont wipe all the way across. If you go this route then be ready to do some major modifying to the kit.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
RIKIL
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
Oct 4, 2015 11:44 AM
evan250
1968-Present E-Series Van/Cutaway/Chassis
1
Sep 12, 2004 09:01 AM
