Wiper Motor Pt2

[nutz4spd]

Don't know why my last post got deleted. I wasn't asking if someone had one. I was asking if someone knew of a place where they are available. If I wanted one from a member I would have posted it in the Wanted section. Thank you very much. Now...

I took the motor off and apart and sure enough, it's toast. Literally. So how hard is it to rebuild a motor like this? There doesn't appear to be too much to it. I guess the big question would be where would one find parts such as the brushes and what I'm assuming was a bearing/bushing on the tail of the shaft?

Or...would it be possible to retrofit a newer motor and switch in the '62? What's in there now is a single speed motor. I think all were 2 and 3 speed later on after '65 or so. Plus the newer motors are more readily available. Just a thought...

 

[retractable]

Look on EBay. Just found one for a 64 there.

 

[bobs63wagon]

I have a wiper motor from my 63. Think it still works. I think the 63 was a single speed. This car has been a race car for many years, so NHRA doesn't require a wiper so out it came.

 

[davek]

I did reply to your thread last night. A member here @Topher rebuilds wiper motors so try and get a hold of him. Or Home

 

[gkent]

The bushing can still be seen in the end cover.

The up "armature rebuilders" or "electric motor rebuilders" - those guys can probably handle the armature - not sure about the field coils but its worth asking.

 

[nutz4spd]

I did reply to your thread last night. A member here @Topher rebuilds wiper motors so try and get a hold of him. Or Home

Yeah, I saw it but someone decided to delete my post before I could do anything. Thank you for reposting the guys name.

 

[davek]

Yeah, I saw it but someone decided to delete my post before I could do anything. Thank you for reposting the guys name.

Yep I was confused why it was deleted. Good luck.

 

[nutz4spd]

Does the wiper motor ground itself through the bracket on the firewall? I went to test another motor and noticed it'll only operate if it's bolted in. I checked the wiring and one wire has power continuously while the other only has power when the switch is on, which makes sense. Having constant power doesn't make sense though...

 

[gkent]

Yes, it grounds through the brass strip.

 

[retractable]

I think the constant 12 volts powers the park cycle.

 

[VANDAN]

Here's Toph's contact info.
He will probably be at Carlisle this coming week. Bring it, and drop it off...

 

[nutz4spd]

I just wanted to say thank you for your guys' help. I ended up finding one at an old Mopar garage/yard here and it's working fine. Still apprehensive when I use it, but at least there is a working one in there now.