Electric Wiper Conversion on the cheap

[bustac]

What did you guys end up using for a wiper switch?

[1952ssr]

Originally Posted by bustac

What did you guys end up using for a wiper switch?

I used my S10 column controls.

[mknittle]

I am going to make a linkage for my stock switch on top of the dash. it shouldn't be too hard I am using a dp/dt toggle switch on my 42 willys jeep. I am sort of funny that way. I am also going to make a linkage so the foot starter pedal works for my 400 pontiac.

[Thadious]

2 speed intermittent from a late 80's F**d F150. Dash mount, but needed to put in a bigger capacitor.

[dirt53]

I used the motor from the donor truck and mounted it under the dash and used all the linkage and wiper assembly . I mounted the passenger wiper in the original wiper hole which was 16 inches from the center of the windshield ,then cut a hole and mounted the drivers wiper 16 inches from the outer edge of the window. This will have the wiper parked faceing to the drivers side , then with the motor mounted where it worked good for me I started with the linkage from the passenger wiper and cut it in half and then made adjustable by welding a piece of treaded rod to 1 end of the linkage and a nut to the other piece of linkage . Then with the motor in the parked position I put the wiper in its parked position and adjusted the linkage to fit ,then after that with the other linkage made adjustable i set the drivers wiper in its parked position and adjusted that linkage to fit. The swipe is good and adjustable on those linkages , sorry but i have figured out how to post pictures of it lol.

[1952ssr]

I got to try mine out the week before Christmas with a short trip to ACE for a trailer wiring kit. I really didn't want to drive it in the rain but, it wasn't raining hard and my other truck was hooked up to our trailer. They did really good so I'm pleased with my contraption I built and I won't be scared if I do get caught in a rain storm in the future.

[Chevette]

Actually, the cheap way is to blank out your wipers completely, buy a case of "Rain-Ex" and try resist the temptation to drive the truck you spent so much time and money on when it's raining. That's what I'm going to do. Added bonus: Truck doesn't require washing as often.

[_Ogre]

good diy info in this thread
i like this vs the $200 kits

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by Chevette

Actually, the cheap way is to blank out your wipers completely, buy a case of "Rain-Ex" and try resist the temptation to drive the truck you spent so much time and money on when it's raining. That's what I'm going to do. Added bonus: Truck doesn't require washing as often.

I got a fix it ticket for no wipers on my 56 210 it has summer and it never rains here in summer.I had the wipers but had them off to fix a cable. and got pulled over. when i went to get the ticket wrote off the cop liked the car so much he forgot to check if the wipers worked

[johns truck]

You guys rock. just getting to this point but been wondering about this since I bought the truck 3 years ago. AWSOME WRITE UP!

[sqrlnts]

I just wanted to share this link. Its a 12 volt DC wiper motor with switch for $30. I have not ordered yet as I still need the transmission arms. Additional details are available under the more specs tab on the linked page.

Specs on this motor.

12 VDC WIPER MOTOR WITH 3-WAY ROCKER SWITCH AND REVERSE PARK
New, MARINCO model MRV 38001-02R right angle two speed wiper motor with reversing geartrain to give back and forth sweeping motion. Factory pre-set sweep of 110°, adjustable to 45°, 60°, 80° and 110°. Additional features include, reverse park, corrosion-resistant case, two-speed motor, brass plated steel shaft, heavy-duty motor with right angle gear drive and 3-way rocker switch. Shaft length listed is length of mounting shaft and knurled wiper arm mount.

SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage 12 DC
Amperage No Load 0.5 to 1.2 amps
Amperage Stall 11.5 to 13 amps
Stall Torque 109 in. lbs.
Rotation Sweep 45°, 60°, 80° & 110°
Speed:
Slow: 32-40 sweeps per min.
Fast: 52-60 sweeps per min.
Duty Continuous
Mounting Shaft 5/8" dia. threaded
Shaft Length 1-1/2"
Knurled Wiper Arm Mount 1/2" dia. x 1/2" long
Size 7-5/8" x 4" x 2-1/2"
Shpg. 4 lbs.

[solidaxel]

Originally Posted by sqrlnts

I just wanted to share this link. Its a 12 volt DC wiper motor with switch for $30. I have not ordered yet as I still need the transmission arms. Additional details are available under the more specs tab on the linked page.

Specs on this motor.

12 VDC WIPER MOTOR WITH 3-WAY ROCKER SWITCH AND REVERSE PARK
New, MARINCO model MRV 38001-02R right angle two speed wiper motor with reversing geartrain to give back and forth sweeping motion. Factory pre-set sweep of 110°, adjustable to 45°, 60°, 80° and 110°. Additional features include, reverse park, corrosion-resistant case, two-speed motor, brass plated steel shaft, heavy-duty motor with right angle gear drive and 3-way rocker switch. Shaft length listed is length of mounting shaft and knurled wiper arm mount.

SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage 12 DC
Amperage No Load 0.5 to 1.2 amps
Amperage Stall 11.5 to 13 amps
Stall Torque 109 in. lbs.
Rotation Sweep 45°, 60°, 80° & 110°
Speed:
Slow: 32-40 sweeps per min.
Fast: 52-60 sweeps per min.
Duty Continuous
Mounting Shaft 5/8" dia. threaded
Shaft Length 1-1/2"
Knurled Wiper Arm Mount 1/2" dia. x 1/2" long
Size 7-5/8" x 4" x 2-1/2"
Shpg. 4 lbs.

I sent away for one,
I have this on my to do list, glad it does not rain down here very often, as I have been putting this off for 7 years !!
I hope there is instructions on how to set the sweep

[1adam12]

Let me know how those work out im about to pull the trigger and get one for myself....

[sqrlnts]

I would be interested as well. I just wish I would have done this before I installed the AC evap unit....

[solidaxel]

Originally Posted by sqrlnts

I would be interested as well. I just wish I would have done this before I installed the AC evap unit....

.................. Thanks for reminding me !!

[chip46wis]

The comment---This reminds me of hot rodding in the 50s is SO correct---I adapt and improvise everything possible due to my nature---This is great and I thank you guys for sharing this with us!!!!!!!

[tbrown5079]

Good timing. I hope someone posts the install on the Marinco wiper.
tbrown

[1adam12]

I got one out of a 98 blazer rear wiper motor but there is a bunch of wiring does anybody know which wires I need to use??

[msaintg]

try this

[solidaxel]

Well I had some time today so I opened the box with the wiper motor, and right away I have a question !!

I just went back and looked at the description of the motor and my questions were answered?
TOP LINE ............ROCKER SWITCH!!!!

If you all order one of these motors, I suggest you ask them for a motor that has three spade connections for,
1 fast
2 slow
3 park
The one I have in my hand (as advertised) has rocker switch, and in order to make this thing work you will need access to the ROCKER SWITCH, which of course will be up under the dash !!!

Sure with a little bit of hot rod engineering and more time you will be able to solder three wires and fill in the hole where the rocker switch is mounted and bring them to a remote 3 way switch.
and the shipping and handling was 11 bux !

Good Luck with your decision

[72Mountaineer]

Originally Posted by msaintg

try this

Is this diagram used with a dash switch or a column stalk?

[tbrown5079]

Just got all my old wiper parts out on Saturday and realized I have 2 sets, both in usable condition. Not a hard thing to install once you get positioned on the cab floor. Got on the "net" and found some sites for rebuilding vacumm motors, then took one apart, cleaned and ready to go back together.
If they work reasonably well I'm going to do like "Chevette" says and buy a case of RainX and drive it. I have enough projects to work on.
tbrown

[lower50's]

Great write up. I know its old didn't want to loose it.

[chevyguyase]

I also used a '93 S10 Blazer rear motor. I used the pivot off of the vacuum wiper motor, shortened the shaft and snout of the electric motor. I also used the washer nozzles, switch and washer bottle and pump off of the s10. I mounted the nozzle on the wiper arm like the new cars have. It all worked out great. After doing all that I found a wiper motor at a garage sale that has two speeds, parks, the angle of pivot is adjustable, and is more compact. I gave him the $5.00 he was asking for it and asked him what it came off of. He said they use them on boats. I have yet to put it on the truck but I think it's going to work better than the S10 set up. You might want to check out boat wiper systems. I wish I would have thought of it sooner. I'll try to send a picture in another post.

[chevyguyase]

This is the picture of the boat wiper motor. it is 2 speed and as you can see, it has different holes you can select on the wiper crank arm and under the lock washer you will see a slotted mount for changing the ark of the wiper. The unit is about 1" longer than a dollar bill and 4 1/2" deep, not counting the post for mounting the wiper arm. The mechanism converts rotary motion to ark motion in very a small unit. A clever guy could just duplicate the mechanism, but like I said I bought this one for $5.00 at a garage sale. I haven't tried it yet but I'll be replacing my Blazer unit with this one.