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**tkeduk8r** · 06-09-2004, 12:51 PM

what went bad with my windshiled wiper mechanism when it wont return automatically to the base of the windshield when turned off... worked yesterday and not today.. it is my 74 with just the basic 2-speed setup w/o delay??? any clue??? OH and any minnesota guys goin to the back the 50's next weekend???
--Mike

bigblock73 · 06-09-2004, 01:00 PM

Mike, my 73 did/does the same thing...I just timed it right so it would set the wipers at the base of the windshield when I turned them off. I would guess it is the switch, but who knows.

I am going to the show on Friday, and coming back Sunday for the swap meet.

NeCrOmAnCeR · 06-09-2004, 02:45 PM

Check the wiring harness which comes out of the front of the motor assembly (through the black plastic cover), this leads to the park switch, if it comes off the wipers won't park correctly.

**76sierraclassic** · 06-09-2004, 04:47 PM

My 76 does the same thing. The wipers will stop where they are when I turn off the switch. I just assumed that's what is was supposed to do. If not, I'd like to fix mine too.

Mike W.

06-09-2004, 12:51 PM	#1
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	windshield wiper motor??? what went bad what went bad with my windshiled wiper mechanism when it wont return automatically to the base of the windshield when turned off... worked yesterday and not today.. it is my 74 with just the basic 2-speed setup w/o delay??? any clue??? OH and any minnesota guys goin to the back the 50's next weekend??? --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

06-09-2004, 01:00 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Mike, my 73 did/does the same thing...I just timed it right so it would set the wipers at the base of the windshield when I turned them off. I would guess it is the switch, but who knows. I am going to the show on Friday, and coming back Sunday for the swap meet. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

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06-09-2004, 02:45 PM	#3
NeCrOmAnCeR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hodgenville, Ky Posts: 735	Check the wiring harness which comes out of the front of the motor assembly (through the black plastic cover), this leads to the park switch, if it comes off the wipers won't park correctly.

06-09-2004, 04:47 PM	#4
76sierraclassic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: White Hall, AR Posts: 316	My 76 does the same thing. The wipers will stop where they are when I turn off the switch. I just assumed that's what is was supposed to do. If not, I'd like to fix mine too. Mike W.



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