1641 bug Learner Dubber
3 posts · joined Oct 2010 ·
can you use 6 volt wipers when converted to 12 volt electrics without burning them out
6 volt wipers
HappyDaze Superannuated
2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·
You can fit a resistor to reduce the voltage.
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vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·
probably for a little while. lol would go as fast as modern car wipers do.
Til it burns out.😀
Til it burns out.😀
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1916baja Custom Title Time!
1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 ·
I think they just go really fast.
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
You probably would burn them out after a while...1641 bug wrote:can you use 6 volt wipers when converted to 12 volt electrics without burning them out
You can buy resistors made for the wiper motors.
or just use the white resistors they use on old car coils
[old fords etc] heaps at the wreckers..
Hi
actually You can use two of those.....
one for fast... two in series for slower speed...
or You can use a 1968 beetle two speed 12v wipers..
with proper blades... 1968 ONLY...
LEE
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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
Theres an old bloke around here that used to convert 6 volt bugs back in the day using the old 2nd alternator hanging off the original 6 volt gen 😂
He used to use a pair of coil ballast resistors in series on the wiper motor to slow them back down.
running on 12volts they are lucky to touch the glass
better off adapting a later 12 volt 2 speed motor
Lee, all 1500 bugs 68 to early 71 had the same wiper motor, oh and those stupid arms that had grubscrews that slip
He used to use a pair of coil ballast resistors in series on the wiper motor to slow them back down.
running on 12volts they are lucky to touch the glass
better off adapting a later 12 volt 2 speed motor
Lee, all 1500 bugs 68 to early 71 had the same wiper motor, oh and those stupid arms that had grubscrews that slip
Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser
2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
you can buy a conversion kit that changes your wiper motor to new 12v armature. $$$ strong so pricings good.
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D113%2D955%2D811%2DB
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D113%2D955%2D811%2DB
oldtub356 Seriously Crusin Dubber
139 posts · joined Dec 2009 ·
Connect a 5Ω 50W Resistor in series with the viper motor - 4Ω, if you want a bit extra oomph.
The 50 Watt Resistors have a HeatSink with x2 mounting screw holes - best to scratch a bit of paint off the adjacent bodywork and screw the resistor over that area. You should use heatsink compound between - but it is a health hazard - a smear of Vaso will stop rust from developing on the scratched area.
If WES Components (Ashfield - Sydney) don't have them, they will tell you where you can get them.
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The 50 Watt Resistors have a HeatSink with x2 mounting screw holes - best to scratch a bit of paint off the adjacent bodywork and screw the resistor over that area. You should use heatsink compound between - but it is a health hazard - a smear of Vaso will stop rust from developing on the scratched area.
If WES Components (Ashfield - Sydney) don't have them, they will tell you where you can get them.
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