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| | | | Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 14 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 14 | Not sure if this has been covered....did a search could not find anything....has anyone did a 12 volt wiper conversion and used the old switch? If you did....how did you do it?
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1964 Ford Bronco
2006 Dodge 2500
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 1,101 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 1,101 | I replaced the original wiper motor with an electric motor. My system had already been upgraded to 12v but as far as the switch goes it does not matter 6v or 12v. The switch will work with both. It is only a physical connection. There are no working electronics that could be damaged by increasing the voltage. If you are asking about the knob in order to keep the original look there is a set screw on the side of the switch knob that will allow you to install in on the new shaft of a new switch/motor.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | The original wiper knob has no set screw Not sure if the replacement does either ...pic... I drilled and tapped a replacement for a set screw | | | | | Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 1,101 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 1,101 | I double checked. You are correct about the original know. It was just pressed on. The new one that came with the replacement motor has a set screw. The know from the replacement motor is a replica of the original. I put it on but saved the old know just in case. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 14 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 14 | Thanks,
I do want to keep the original look, there is not a lot original left on this truck but I like the old look with updated parts so to speak.
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1964 Ford Bronco
2006 Dodge 2500
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | The problem with the modern switch is the bezel nut ...example... | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | If you want the original look, just leave the old knob there. Install the new knob out of the way. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | I have updated my photos with descriptions. I will do a write-up when I get more time. I feel like this will work for 1954/1955 first also. I bought all three knobs when I started as I did not know the differences and thought one may work easier than another for this project. Turns out all three knobs can be slightly modified to fit the Ford delay and non-delay switch. Hope this helps someone. Link: https://plus.google.com/photos/1055...60484243705462577?authkey=CK6apuON_pONRA | | | | | Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 233 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 233 | I followed Reds instructions for delay wipers in this post:https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=911824
I think it looks good and works better. Mtneermike
1953 Chevy 3100 261 and SM420 53Chevy 31001953 Mack Firetruck 1972 Porsche 911 1986 Honda Goldwing
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"They will forget what you've said, and they will forget what you have done but they will never forget the way you made them feel." | | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 Gas Pumper | | Gas Pumper Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 | I noticed the cost of two speed and/or intermittent wipers is really high. I wonder if we could add a circuit that gives you both for a lot less cost than what is being advertised. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 | Well get busy MacGyver!  We are waiting...
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1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 Gas Pumper | | Gas Pumper Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 | http://www.newportwipers.com/optacc.phpHave you guys seen this? Two things that are pretty cool. An $80 solution to the issue I brought up above, and also for you stock wiper knob fans, the bottom of the page, an extension for the switch that would enable you to drop the main switch below the dash and the stem could be fastened to the stock switch? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | Id like to see a better picture of the adapter
Does the nut fit on top or bottom
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 Gas Pumper | | Gas Pumper Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 | Dunno. It says its available for different companies, so not sure how accurate the picture is. I guess for $20 you can find out. It looks plausible. | | |
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