12v single speed wiper motor. do they exist?

Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 5 Sep 2009, 3:37 pm

#733564

i know you can get 12 volt 2 speed wipers but im wondering if u can get 12v single speed units?

or does the 2 speed unit bolt up to the single speed arms?

recently burnt out a 6v unit that had worked for years with an in line resistor. got another one that worked (thanks bernie) but it burnt out pretty quick. id really like to go 12v and do away with the resistor.

Nicko

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1,000 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 5 Sep 2009, 9:32 pm

#733616

i managed to fit a 12V 2 speed wiper to my 6V unit, it was 10+ years ago now though so i can't remember what needed to be done.

or you could try this:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=332237&highlight=volvo+wiper

Matt Ryan Fahrvergnugen

890 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 6 Sep 2009, 12:01 am

#733644

Nicko,

You can get an aftermarket 12volt armature that fits the 6volt motor. That will give you a 12 volt single speed wiper motor.

George has them listed on his site (Classic Vee Dub)

part no: CVD-113955811B

I'm sure some of the other shops have them too - Vintage Vee Dub, Mick motors, etc.

Regards,

Matt.

http://portvwforum.freeforums.org

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 6 Sep 2009, 12:01 am

#733645

I don't think We had 12 volt single speed wipers in Australia...

the German made 65-66 or 67 beetles may have had 12 volt single speed wipers but the wiper arms would be different
as they were usually LHD..

so, You could try a 1968 two speed wiper motor...
maybe it would fit to the original arms ??
but the two speed is only the motor wiring...
the 68 beetles had the same size shaft as early beetles..
and a grub screw holds the wipers onto the shaft

on the other hand, try using Two coil resistors off early Fords etc... in series... will help the 6 volt wiper motor

best of Luck

LEE

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 6 Sep 2009, 3:28 pm

#733711

matt ryan thats what i need. cheers mate.

Nicko

62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom