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Navy Mechanic · 12-21-2011, 09:19 AM

Good day and Merry Christmas! Checking back in after a fairly long absence with a windshield wiper question.

My truck has a LT1 from a 95 corvette and the glove box area (and every other bit of space behind the dash) is taken up by the wiring and computer stuff from the newer motor. Now that I'm back in Texas I have to pass inspection which includes working wipers. Has anybody out there mounted the wiper motor in a different or 'remote' location?

Any insight or ideas are greatly appreciated!

**LockDoc** · 12-21-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Navy Mechanic

Good day and Merry Christmas! Checking back in after a fairly long absence with a windshield wiper question.

My truck has a LT1 from a 95 corvette and the glove box area (and every other bit of space behind the dash) is taken up by the wiring and computer stuff from the newer motor. Now that I'm back in Texas I have to pass inspection which includes working wipers. Has anybody out there mounted the wiper motor in a different or 'remote' location?

Any insight or ideas are greatly appreciated!

Evidently not... I can't imagine enough wiring that you can't use the stock wiper motor. I have an '86 TPI in my '70 SWB and I have plenty of room. I am running Vintage Air and an Alpine stero in mine. Also, my ECM is under the dash.

LockDoc

MARKDTN · 12-21-2011, 01:41 PM

I thought the C4 LT1s had an external weatherproof PCM that mounted in the engine compartment? If that is mounted underdash, I can see why you are out of room.

ls1nova71 · 12-21-2011, 02:05 PM

It would be WAY easier to move a PCM and some wiring harness than it would be to move the wiper motor.

Navy Mechanic · 12-21-2011, 02:20 PM

Appreciate the replies. I'm not 100% sure what all is in the way. I'll post a pic this evening and maybe get some help on what I can easily move to make room for the motor. Thanks again for the assistance.

vectorit · 12-23-2011, 06:58 PM

Are you sure your wiper motor is bad?
I learned the hard way, that it wasn't the motor but a seized actuator arm.

Take the cowl screen off, then disconnect the arms from the wiper motor. Then turn it on to see if it is in fact dead.

tubbedII · 12-23-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ls1nova71

it would be way easier to move a pcm and some wiring harness than it would be to move the wiper motor.

x2!

ChevLoRay · 12-24-2011, 05:28 PM

Whether left or right-hand drive, the motor mounts in one place. It doesn't seem to take that much room, although I can appreciate your problem.

Can you tie a string to one wiper, route the string to the side of the windshield, then into the cab and tie a string to the other wiper and bring it inside the other side of the cab? Get a buddy to ride with you when it rains and you guys just take turns pulling on the strings to make the wiper work....as fast or as slow as needed. Oh, you'd have to have the linkage working, but won't be anything under the dash! Some good nylon cord might be the best thing for longevity.

12-21-2011, 09:19 AM	#1
Navy Mechanic Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Richmond, TX. Posts: 127	Wiper motor placement Good day and Merry Christmas! Checking back in after a fairly long absence with a windshield wiper question. My truck has a LT1 from a 95 corvette and the glove box area (and every other bit of space behind the dash) is taken up by the wiring and computer stuff from the newer motor. Now that I'm back in Texas I have to pass inspection which includes working wipers. Has anybody out there mounted the wiper motor in a different or 'remote' location? Any insight or ideas are greatly appreciated! __________________ *"Once a Chief, always a Chief!" MCPO (ret)* 03 2500HD- 'Daily driver' 67 Short Fleet- 'Drivable project!' 11 Malibu LTZ- 'The Wife's ride'

12-21-2011, 01:41 PM	#3
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,151	Re: Wiper motor placement I thought the C4 LT1s had an external weatherproof PCM that mounted in the engine compartment? If that is mounted underdash, I can see why you are out of room. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

12-21-2011, 02:05 PM	#4
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,119	Re: Wiper motor placement It would be WAY easier to move a PCM and some wiring harness than it would be to move the wiper motor. __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

12-21-2011, 02:20 PM	#5
Navy Mechanic Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Richmond, TX. Posts: 127	Re: Wiper motor placement Appreciate the replies. I'm not 100% sure what all is in the way. I'll post a pic this evening and maybe get some help on what I can easily move to make room for the motor. Thanks again for the assistance. __________________ *"Once a Chief, always a Chief!" MCPO (ret)* 03 2500HD- 'Daily driver' 67 Short Fleet- 'Drivable project!' 11 Malibu LTZ- 'The Wife's ride'

12-23-2011, 06:58 PM	#6
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Wiper motor placement Are you sure your wiper motor is bad? I learned the hard way, that it wasn't the motor but a seized actuator arm. Take the cowl screen off, then disconnect the arms from the wiper motor. Then turn it on to see if it is in fact dead. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

12-24-2011, 05:28 PM	#8
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Wiper motor placement Whether left or right-hand drive, the motor mounts in one place. It doesn't seem to take that much room, although I can appreciate your problem. Can you tie a string to one wiper, route the string to the side of the windshield, then into the cab and tie a string to the other wiper and bring it inside the other side of the cab? Get a buddy to ride with you when it rains and you guys just take turns pulling on the strings to make the wiper work....as fast or as slow as needed. Oh, you'd have to have the linkage working, but won't be anything under the dash! Some good nylon cord might be the best thing for longevity. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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