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adileo · 01-10-2020, 12:27 PM

Hi guys

I’m trying get wipers to work. I am not using stock switch. I took hot 6 volt lead and attached it to top left then top right on motor terminal (see pic- sorry sideways left) the motor ran on top left for 20 seconds and died. Never ran on top right. I am assuming motor is no good. You agree?

51 MERC-CT · 01-10-2020, 12:38 PM

It's hard to read and figure out even when enhanced.
Didn't realize that F-1's had electric wipers.

adileo · 01-10-2020, 03:20 PM

Figured it out. Both sides need to be hot.

Scotty's 52 F3 · 01-11-2020, 10:25 AM

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I found out the motor is VERY sensitive to how tight the case bolts are when I had cleaned and lubed mine. I finally slowly tightened them while I had it running in my vise. Also lightly tapping it with a soft mallet.

Maybe just how mine is? Try it if yours seems to bind up at all.

I also tightened the mounting screws in the dash while it was running for the same reason.

01-10-2020, 03:20 PM	#3
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: 52 F1 wipers Figured it out. Both sides need to be hot. __________________ Thanks Andy 1952 F1

01-11-2020, 10:25 AM	#4
Scotty's 52 F3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Marana, AZ. Posts: 414	Re: 52 F1 wipers Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I found out the motor is VERY sensitive to how tight the case bolts are when I had cleaned and lubed mine. I finally slowly tightened them while I had it running in my vise. Also lightly tapping it with a soft mallet. Maybe just how mine is? Try it if yours seems to bind up at all. I also tightened the mounting screws in the dash while it was running for the same reason.