Electric Wiper Conversion on the cheap

[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.

[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!

[_Ogre]

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

[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

[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.

[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

[55dude]

good tech!

[fisherman420]

Great info on this thread! In my searching for a donor wiper motor I came across replacements for late 70s early 80s jeep CJs for $33 and am considering trying one. the earlier 76-82 models are a 3 wire (single speed?) and the later 83-86 is a 4 wire (2 speed?). http://www.ebay.com/itm/Windshield-W...3D182012548856

The boat motor is attractive due to the adjustability and it seems as if the aftermarket kits use the same motor assembly as the boat setups.......

Has anyone considered or used the jeep motor in their truck?

[1952ssr]

Thadious you are exactly correct, the motor does turn in one direction. So now I'm in the debate to try and make my system mimic the picture above or go back to the yard and buy a single speed rear window motor.

[RootBeer 6117]

Originally Posted by 1952ssr

Thadious you are exactly correct, the motor does turn in one direction. So now I'm in the debate to try and make my system mimic the picture above or go back to the yard and buy a single speed rear window motor.

SSR check out the 2000 S10 blazer rear motor its the same size as the earlier models but 2 speed, my wife's has delay and low, same speed as the front low speed.