I have a 64 Catalina Ventura that I am working on and the previous owner bypassed the switch by adapting a new toggle switch under the dash. I would like to use the original switch to have the pump working again! Thank you for the video!
Thanks ! This helped me get my 1963 Electra wiper motor working again. I made the mistake of removing the motor cover and the brushes popped out. After much struggling I used your tape technique but I found I had to use some stickier tape than the blue because the blue just couldn't hold back the brushes against the springs. I used white tape but probably the orange painters tape would also work One other tip. If you're restoring one of these make sure that ALL the mechanism is free and loose to move. One little piece on mine was still seized and I hadn't realized. This caused the motor to run continuously as it wasn't quite hitting the off contact on the relay Thanks again for the clear and informative video !
Thank you for this video! i watch while i dissasembly, clean, lube and re-assembly my 64 Impala wiper motor. Brushes are a PAIN to put on place. I used paper clips on isolator holes to hold the brushes... But really hard and patience job to do.
i am also repairing the wiper motor for a 64. However, the electricity does not go from brown wire to green. circuit breaker is slightly ajar. How does the circuit breaker work? Will the circuit breaker be normally open or closed?
Because the wiper motor and transmission kickdown share a 25 amp fuse in the fuse box, Buick put a circuit breaker in the wiper to protect from the whole circuit going down from the wipers. It would likely be safe to tie the tan and green wires together in the wiper motor, and place an outboard 20 amp fuse right at the wiper motor. Other 60s GM cars are fused at 20 amps just for the wiper.
Looking at the factory service manual, it appears you can get all the electrical guts out, and most of the gears. It does not show the motor to drive housing separated though. Provided you could keep the abrasives out out of any non-removable lubricated surfaces, you may be able to blast the whole nine yards.
@@1964buick Thanks you sir. I actually went ahead, dove in and did it. Turned out great. Made a post about it here; canadianponcho.activeboard.com/t67362117/tear-down-clean-and-lube-a-60s-gm-wiper-motor-yourself/
I have a 64 Catalina Ventura that I am working on and the previous owner bypassed the switch by adapting a new toggle switch under the dash. I would like to use the original switch to have the pump working again! Thank you for the video!
have a 65 vette that I am working on.. this was a wonderful video.. thank you so much for the information.
Thanks ! This helped me get my 1963 Electra wiper motor working again. I made the mistake of removing the motor cover and the brushes popped out. After much struggling I used your tape technique but I found I had to use some stickier tape than the blue because the blue just couldn't hold back the brushes against the springs. I used white tape but probably the orange painters tape would also work
One other tip. If you're restoring one of these make sure that ALL the mechanism is free and loose to move. One little piece on mine was still seized and I hadn't realized. This caused the motor to run continuously as it wasn't quite hitting the off contact on the relay
Thanks again for the clear and informative video !
Thank you for this video! i watch while i dissasembly, clean, lube and re-assembly my 64 Impala wiper motor.
Brushes are a PAIN to put on place.
I used paper clips on isolator holes to hold the brushes... But really hard and patience job to do.
Another great video - well done and informative! Love to see old stuff operate like new again.
Stellar writeup bud, this gives me so much more confidence to tackle my problematic 72 belair wiper motor assembly.
Extremely helpful and easy to follow, thank you!
great video
I just started my 64 super cat restoration. I also have a 64 4 door wildcat if you need parts!
Well done
Nice
i am also repairing the wiper motor for a 64. However, the electricity does not go from brown wire to green. circuit breaker is slightly ajar. How does the circuit breaker work?
Will the circuit breaker be normally open or closed?
Because the wiper motor and transmission kickdown share a 25 amp fuse in the fuse box, Buick put a circuit breaker in the wiper to protect from the whole circuit going down from the wipers. It would likely be safe to tie the tan and green wires together in the wiper motor, and place an outboard 20 amp fuse right at the wiper motor. Other 60s GM cars are fused at 20 amps just for the wiper.
That was excellent! Thanks. What do you think my odds would be in completely taking one (1965) apart? To the point I can bead blast the cast body?
Looking at the factory service manual, it appears you can get all the electrical guts out, and most of the gears. It does not show the motor to drive housing separated though. Provided you could keep the abrasives out out of any non-removable lubricated surfaces, you may be able to blast the whole nine yards.
@@1964buick Thanks you sir. I actually went ahead, dove in and did it. Turned out great. Made a post about it here; canadianponcho.activeboard.com/t67362117/tear-down-clean-and-lube-a-60s-gm-wiper-motor-yourself/
@@cdnpont Great job!