I don't think I finished the story...
NewPort, the manufacturer, returned my call, and was able quickly to explain
how to fix the problem. It was an adjustment that I was able to make
quickly, and now my wipers work! Good thing since its raining all week...
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Hanberg" <Steve@OldSub.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 07, 2002 7:33 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Electric Wiper doesn't park?
> Not sure what you mean. The linkage is original, so its length should be
> correct, and the linkage is moved by arms of fixed length. There is some
> adjustment that will change where the wipers park, but that isn't my
> problem.
>
> Perhaps my question was not clear. When I say the wipers won't park, I
mean
> the electric motor does not shut-off and allow them to stop. I have to
> disconnect the power from the switch to get the wipers to stop moving.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "D" <ppm@accesscomm.ca>
> To: "Steve Hanberg" <Steve@OldSub.com>
> Sent: Saturday, December 07, 2002 6:34 PM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Electric Wiper doesn't park?
>
>
> > I have an idea that the problem lies in the length of the linkage
somehow,
> > any way to measure the travel with and with out it?
> > Regards,
> > Don.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Steve Hanberg" <Steve@OldSub.com>
> > To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Saturday, December 07, 2002 6:11 PM
> > Subject: [oletrucks] Electric Wiper doesn't park?
> >
> >
> > > I just installed an electric wiper motor on my '55 1st GMC. I got it
> from
> > > Chevy Duty, and it appears to have been made by an outfit named New
Port
> > > Engineering.
> > >
> > > The truck is 12v negative ground. The wiper motor is mounted and
wired
> as
> > the
> > > instructions direct. When I put power to the switch the wipers run
> > > continuously IF the linkage is connected to the wipers. Disconnect
the
> > > linkage and the motor will park, run low or high, based on the switch
> > > setting.
> > >
> > > But put either wiper linkage back in place, and it runs continuously.
> > I've
> > > got it grounded, so I don't think that could be the problem. And
> > grounding
> > > should not be affected by connecting the linkages, because there are
> nylon
> > > bushings in place.
> > >
> > > Anyone have any ideas? Anyone else have any experience with this kit?
> > >
> > > I's sure appreciate any help anyone can offer!
> > >
> > > Steve@OldSub.com
> > > 1954 Chevrolet 3100
> > > 1955 1st GMC Suburban
> > > 1972 Chevrolet C-10
> > > www.OldSub.com
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