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| | | | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 88 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 88 | Just got a Newport Engineering 12 volt wiper motor. The instructions say I cant use the original switch location or the contacts will rub against the motor. Has anyone found a way to use the original vacuum wiper switch in its original location to operate the electric wipers? Is there a source for a low profile switch | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,893 Socket Breaker | | Socket Breaker Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,893 | Yeah... new port sells one. Did you buy the motor from a vendor or directly from new port? new port engineering / wipers check out the options/accessories section. There is a switch... and an adapter to their switch if you want to use the stock knob. -W | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 238 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 238 | you could put a linkage under the dash to operate a toggle switch from the stock knob. I did this on my truck to run a home made 12v wiper setup from the original vacuum wiper switch. There's some pictures here of the setup at the bottom of the page. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | what newport model number did you get? They have one that will clear the choke and one that wont I used the NE4753CCT ...pic... The switch should fit. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 88 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 88 | Thanks for the replies. I bought the motor from Brothers and its the NE4753CT. Great suggestions....you guys are awesome. I am concerned about the length of the optional switch from Newport but I really want to retain my original knob. With your help, I think I can make it happen. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | Do you plan on using your choke in the standard location? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | DADs50 is right on the money. You got to have one with the two "C's" in the number. I got mine from JimCarter and its a Newport motor/switch. Went in alike a breeze and all I had to adjust was one wiper blade from outside the truck.
The 4753CCT fits and does NOT interfere with the choke.
Buying through JCarter I saved a few bucks because I got the 10% discount and only the actual shipping. Rockport would have been more.
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 88 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 88 | I definitely want everthing to fit in the stock position. I thought I had the right model...The vendor didnt advertise the fact that I had to change my choke. If I need to, I'll hopefully find a buyer for my NE4753CT and get the right model or I'll stay with my vacuum wipers. I'll do a trial fit this week end. Thanks for the heads up | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | I ran into the same problem.
I purchased my newport from classic parts who at the time did not disclose the interference problem
I called Newport and they let me send it to them for a replacement model that will clear. They just charged me a small shop fee.
Try calling Newport
Good luck | | | | | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 88 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 88 | Hey Dads50...thanks for the great pics...is your extension for the stock knob the one available from NewPort? It doesn't look like anything they have. In fact, I called them and they do not recmmend their extension if the stock choke is retained. Will you share how you made the extension work? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | No I used a flexable drive shaft and adapted it. Mounted the modern switch under the dash. Its kinda hokey but it worked for me. ...pic... ...pic... ...pic... ...pic... Good Luck | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | you could put a linkage under the dash to operate a toggle switch from the stock knob. I did this on my truck to run a home made 12v wiper setup from the original vacuum wiper switch. There's some pictures here of the setup at the bottom of the page. You've got a great webpage of interesting pics Giles. I have great respect for you guys working on American vehicles and having parts so far away. It sure helps to have some engineering/machinist skills. I worked 2 years in Bromley and do miss the beauty of Southern England. Cheers...
~Jim
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