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Graeme / New Zealand · 10-16-2013, 01:59 AM

I have the following windshield wiper arm set up as in the drake link below.

The problem is I can't get them to "park" at the bottom of the windshield. Each time I switch off they park at the top of the sweep near the divider. I can't work out how to solve this. The wipier motor I am using is the Trico half moon shaped type. I think it only mounts one way in the bracket shown in the link.

Can anyone with the same type of set up help me? what type of vacuum motor are you using? how is yours mounted to the bracket. any advice would be appreciated.

thanks
GB

http://www.bobdrake.com/ItemForm.asp...2-e8e1601d73d3

51 MERC-CT · 10-16-2013, 05:57 AM

Possibly links reversed? but not necessarily so. First tip, remove the wiper arms and replace with masking tape to simulate wiper action. (this prevents any damage caused by wrong orientation)

19Fordy · 10-18-2013, 11:35 AM

Is it posible to remove the wiper arms and reinstall them so they are in the "down" position when shut off?

rotorwrench · 10-18-2013, 12:44 PM

The park position is governed by the wiper motor valving. Trico made a lot of different wiper motors so you may have one for a different application. It may be possible to modify the valving for the vacuum motor but I have no info to do that. You might contact one of the wiper motor rebuild specialists & ask their opinion.

Also be certain you have you rocker arm and control arms in the correct position. Most wipers sweep from the bottom up toward the outside of the winshield frame. It just depends on the model of car. Many older ones do sweep toward the center divider due to placement limitations.

Graeme / New Zealand · 10-18-2013, 01:20 PM

Thanks for the advice. I have 2 other trico motors. I'll clean them up an give them a try. I may have one with the "wrong application". I'll keep you posted.

GB

rotorwrench · 10-18-2013, 05:28 PM

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If you ever get curious and pull the cover off the center of the vacuum motor body, you can see how the valve mechanism works. The slide valve on the top is only for turning the motor off & on.

52merc · 10-18-2013, 07:19 PM

hey gmb you don't need wipers where you live and don't forget your car has earlier dash so maybe 46/48 motor is different ????

10-16-2013, 01:59 AM	#1
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	windshield wiper "parking" I have the following windshield wiper arm set up as in the drake link below. The problem is I can't get them to "park" at the bottom of the windshield. Each time I switch off they park at the top of the sweep near the divider. I can't work out how to solve this. The wipier motor I am using is the Trico half moon shaped type. I think it only mounts one way in the bracket shown in the link. Can anyone with the same type of set up help me? what type of vacuum motor are you using? how is yours mounted to the bracket. any advice would be appreciated. thanks GB http://www.bobdrake.com/ItemForm.asp...2-e8e1601d73d3 __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

10-16-2013, 05:57 AM	#2
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: windshield wiper "parking" Possibly links reversed? but not necessarily so. First tip, remove the wiper arms and replace with masking tape to simulate wiper action. (this prevents any damage caused by wrong orientation) __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

10-18-2013, 11:35 AM	#3
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,942	Re: windshield wiper "parking" Is it posible to remove the wiper arms and reinstall them so they are in the "down" position when shut off?

10-18-2013, 12:44 PM	#4
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,431	Re: windshield wiper "parking" The park position is governed by the wiper motor valving. Trico made a lot of different wiper motors so you may have one for a different application. It may be possible to modify the valving for the vacuum motor but I have no info to do that. You might contact one of the wiper motor rebuild specialists & ask their opinion. Also be certain you have you rocker arm and control arms in the correct position. Most wipers sweep from the bottom up toward the outside of the winshield frame. It just depends on the model of car. Many older ones do sweep toward the center divider due to placement limitations. Last edited by rotorwrench; 10-18-2013 at 12:52 PM.

10-18-2013, 01:20 PM	#5
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: windshield wiper "parking" Thanks for the advice. I have 2 other trico motors. I'll clean them up an give them a try. I may have one with the "wrong application". I'll keep you posted. GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

10-18-2013, 05:28 PM	#6
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,431	Re: windshield wiper "parking" Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you ever get curious and pull the cover off the center of the vacuum motor body, you can see how the valve mechanism works. The slide valve on the top is only for turning the motor off & on.

10-18-2013, 07:19 PM	#7
52merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new zealand Posts: 1,054	Re: windshield wiper "parking" hey gmb you don't need wipers where you live and don't forget your car has earlier dash so maybe 46/48 motor is different ???? __________________ trev,, whats life "TOUGH" whats tough ' LIFE"