electric wiper motors

Tom Cavallaro

Tom Cavallaro

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I would like to get an electric wiper motor for my 30 coupe. I have the trico vacume there now and used the rebuild kit to no avail.
Out of all the venders which one has an electric, with arm and blade to fit where the trico sets now. I'm looking at them all but not sure which will fit without any extra drilling of holes. If anyone has made this change, I'd love to have model, part numbers too. Thanks, Tom
 
Tom, what did you do in your rebuild? I'm surprised it didn't work. I've done several of these without a problem, but there are certain things you have to make sure you get right, especially the installation of the paddle and the proper use of the lube.
 
This one may work for you, measure your holes.

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/5600

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Finally! An electric wiper kit that is a direct replacement for the old electric or vacuum wiper motor that mounted to the outside of the closed car windshield frame. The windshield can still be opened (about 2-1/2 to 3 inches) for fresh air. Motor will accommodate mounting hole spacing 4-1/4" to 5-1/8." Motor protrudes out from windshield 4-1/8." Motor has automatic stop position. Kit comes with motor, wiper arm, blade wiring, switch and instructions for mounting. Switch is concealed behind dash rail.
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I have EA Laboratories wipers on both of my 1930 Model As. They fit the original holes, and can be operated with a switch behind the dash panel. They are often available on eBay for around $30 or so. Also, I think Bert's has them. I have been told they were also used on early Jeeps.

Paul
 
700, I bought the 28 dollar kit from brattons and everything went well, the paddle was tight, but I didn't realize I needed to lube it. LOL...maybe I should do that first. What should I use for the lube and how much. I'm assuming it's going in with the paddle.
 
Tom, I haven't done this myself BUT I have read about it on here. You need to suck a small amount of light oil (mineral oil if I recall correctly) into the wiper unit. The method I recall reading about is to connect a short length of tube to the motor intake, insert the other end into a container of oil and then manually operate the wiper unit until it sucks in some oil, or perhaps you can pour it in - not sure of this part. The amount of oil needed is a question for the student! I'd try a little and work up as needed???
 
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