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one4dad Contributor Posts 491 
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05-12-12 09:46 AM - Post#2225145
My 51 styleline at one time had windshield washers and working wipers. I think I have disconnected and plugged all those washer vacuum lines (?). PO said he never intended to drive in rain ( impossible in south Louisiana) so he didn't worry about the wipers. So my approach to checking out wiper motor was to hook a directline from manifold to wiper motor. After working through different hose sizes, hooked it up and lo and behold the wipers moved one way and the only way to move the other way was to close switch. I thought I had bypassed switch so now I am somewhat more confussed. My size 200Plus, age, and 6'3" makes staying under the dash difficult at best. any suggestions/solutions. I have never been able to find a hose schematic for the wipers, etc. Bill
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arnieg141 Dedicated Enthusiast Posts 6094 
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05-12-12 11:35 AM - Post#2225174
pull the glove box much easyer to work on it. they do have 6 and 12 volt motors if you want
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2blu52 "12th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 13093 |
05-12-12 01:19 PM - Post#2225194
I suspect that turning on the wiper switch allows the motor to vent. As I recall there is a vent outlet on the motor. The switch is just a off on control,the vacumn hose goes as you set it up direct from the manifold. 
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Dean50 "6th Year" Gold Supporting Member Posts 685 
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05-12-12 01:47 PM - Post#2225199
 I have seen posts that say put the carb end of the hose in some WD40 and work the wipers by hand to help lube the paddle inside. There is also a fuel pump available with double vacuum outlets so the wipers won't slow down as you accelerate.
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arnieg141 Dedicated Enthusiast Posts 6094
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05-12-12 02:02 PM - Post#2225202
I suspect that turning on the wiper switch allows the motor to vent. As I recall there is a vent outlet on the motor. The switch is just a off on control,the vacumn hose goes as you set it up direct from the manifold. i think your right tom. but don't know if it vents or just reduces flo.running the hose direct is to much air
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53belair "2nd Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 831 |
05-12-12 02:58 PM - Post#2225207
Just two words....Rain Gear. No more losing wipers everytime you hit a hill. No more cable and drum issues. Next to the disc brakes and open drive...this was the best investment I made in my car. |
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arnieg141 Dedicated Enthusiast Posts 6094
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05-12-12 03:12 PM - Post#2225214
dave you talking the polish coating like rain dance. it work pretty good BUT a trooper will give you a ticket if your wipers don't work and your driveing
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bobg1951chevy "6th Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 4914 
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05-12-12 03:21 PM - Post#2225217
Dean, looking at your engine photo ..... is the acc. spring causing any "scuffing" on the oil filter hose ?
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Dean50 "6th Year" Gold Supporting Member Posts 685
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05-13-12 05:56 AM - Post#2225374
Thanks, Bob Those are braided steel hoses so no problem there.
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53belair "2nd Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 831 |
05-13-12 07:22 AM - Post#2225399
Rain Gear is a wiper replacement system for our cars. It's electric and completely replaces the entire system (including the cable & drum and old transmissions). Everything bolts into the original bolt holes. The guy started making them for the tri fives and so many folks started asking for the earlier 50s that he made them for us too. Comes with the switch but you can upgrade for a intermitent switch if you desire. Here is a link to their site. http://www.pacificwesterndesign.com/ |
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arnieg141 Dedicated Enthusiast Posts 6094
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05-13-12 09:26 AM - Post#2225446
ok i got you. electric wipers 4 the 49 to 52 and the 53/54 are out there by alot of companys.
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one4dad Contributor Posts 491
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05-13-12 03:03 PM - Post#2225518
I checked out the web site and they don't offer replacements for 49-52 they start at 53. Looks like a good product.
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arnieg141 Dedicated Enthusiast Posts 6094
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05-13-12 04:01 PM - Post#2225537
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1949-1952-Chevy-W iper-Moto... http://www.ebay.com/itm/1949-1950-1951-19 52-NEW-ch...
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one4dad Contributor Posts 491
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05-13-12 04:23 PM - Post#2225551
Thanks for the link, After struggling under the dash and with no better results, this might be my best option. Might need to hold off , because now I have a brake fluid leak........ Bill
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50hotrod "2nd Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts 366 
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05-13-12 05:14 PM - Post#2225568
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1949-1952-Chevy-W iper-Moto... http://www.ebay.com/itm/1949-1950-1951-19 52-NEW-ch... I have this electric wiper conversion. Works perfect and Kenny's Rods are great people to deal with. Please note the electric wiper motor listed is for 12 volt.....
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arnieg141 Dedicated Enthusiast Posts 6094
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05-14-12 03:04 AM - Post#2225687
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1949-1952-Chevy-W iper-Moto... http://www.ebay.com/itm/1949-1950-1951-19 52-NEW-ch... I have this electric wiper conversion. Works perfect and Kenny's Rods are great people to deal with. Please note the electric wiper motor listed is for 12 volt..... bouncer i don't know if he has his car converted to 12 volt so i looked up 6& 12 VOLTS FOR SALE
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Sir X Loin Contributor Posts 239 
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05-14-12 07:33 AM - Post#2225750
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1949-1952-Chevy-W iper-Moto... http://www.ebay.com/itm/1949-1950-1951-19 52-NEW-ch... Does anyone have experience with either of these motors? Are they truely bolt in? Designed for the stock linkage.
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arnieg141 Dedicated Enthusiast Posts 6094
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05-14-12 08:11 AM - Post#2225767
i have its as easy as if you where replaceing the stock one you have with another one .do it thu glove box mostly .
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Mike JW Contributor Posts 911 
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05-14-12 04:44 PM - Post#2225901
Put one in my 50 coupe. Was even able to use the stock wiper (switch knob) you would never know except that now they work. It truly is a bolt in was fairly simple |
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one4dad Contributor Posts 491
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05-14-12 04:49 PM - Post#2225902
Thanks for the info and the report to verify installation. Bill
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one4dad Contributor Posts 491
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05-14-12 05:38 PM - Post#2225919
One more question...In the Chevs of the 40's catalog it states that their electric wiper motor can't be used with the stock radio. Was that your experience with the wiper motor you installed? I have converted to 12 volt,,..Bill
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Mike JW Contributor Posts 911
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05-15-12 06:10 AM - Post#2226083
I have the Stock radio (head) in my dash but an after market radio radio under it. so can't answer for sure about that. Mike |
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gbafus Senior Member Posts 1261 
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05-20-12 07:40 PM - Post#2228030
The conversion kits you see on ebay are made by Newport Engineering, NOT Raingear. http://newportwipers.com/ http://www.pacificwesterndesign.com/RainGear/index...
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one4dad Contributor Posts 491
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05-26-12 03:37 PM - Post#2230101
My boys gave me an electric wiper motor from Kenny's Hot Rods made by New Port Engineers. Went in without having to remove stock radio ( doesn't work, but didn't want to ruin looks) and with some small issues like 250# plus men working under dash. Has a small screw in way that was holding the mount for the guide PRISM for seeing around the Visor. PO had it mounted in center ( not sure if was in stock location) Reloctaed it and motor went in good no issues except the small clips to secure transmission arms being somewhat difficult with big hands....works like a champ - two speed __ Glad it's done 
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Lead sled Frequent Contributor Posts 1510 
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05-27-12 05:59 AM - Post#2230257
I JUST put one of these Newport's in mine last week,all went well,except for those tiny E clips you mentioned. I don't know how it will work yet though. I still haven't got the dash/gauge panel wired back up,(hopefully this week)so no power to anything yet.
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