Anemic windshield wipers

[Rick Gawlowski]

The windshield wipers on my MG are anemic at best. It’s like the driver’s side wiper is from the nursing home and the passenger side wiper is not only from the nursing home, but stops to rest everywhere along the way.

I was thinking that I’ll have to upgrade the motor to address the slow speed, but the passenger side wiper probably has additional mechanical issues to address.

I was wondering if this is a common ailment and if anyone else experienced this issue and/or has any recommendations.

Rick

[billnparts]

We addressed that issue at Carlisle last year when the ride home threatened rain. The wiper motors are inadequate at best. Make sure the two speed motor is wired correctly, meaning make sure you have both speeds, and run on High. Rain X is also a plus.

Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"

[Rick Gawlowski]

I’m guessing that the wipers may not be wired correctly since I’m only getting 1 speed.

I looked for a related message thread, but didn’t see any. Any info on what the correct wiring should be?

[Richard Shear]

My wiper’s travel at the speed of smell

[newkitman]

A new VW wiper motor costs $80 at Mid America Motorworks. Not a bad price.

They also cover Corvette parts. If VW, there is also a good site that covers the wipers in full. Here’s the link:

 

http://www.vw-resource.com/wipers.html#test

 

newkitman2013-09-13 08:22:33

Allen Caron
VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
"If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The Shack

[Mike Schumacher]

has anyone put a boat wiper at top of windshield, to mimic original MG.

[Royal]

There’s not much that hasn’t been tried.  Check out edsnova for top mounted wipers.  

[Paul Mossberg]

This is Ed’s story about adding his top mounted wipers: 

 

https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/wipers-relocated/#post-249134

 

PMOSSBERG2013-09-13 17:12:43

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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