vaccum wipers

[Rods58]

My wipers are not working real well any ideas on boosting up the old vaccum setup or go electric setup if so will a wiper motor of say an fb-ek ej-eh fit an fc

[ACE]

Hi Rods58,
An EK electric wiper motor will fit straight on with some minor mods. ;)
Regards ACE 8)

[Tailshaft_Tim]

G'day Guys

Don't know if Ken McLean from the Vic FE-FC Club still has them, but a little while ago he was selling "ready to go" electric wiper motor kits to suit FE-FC's.  Can't remember what Holden models they were out of, late 60's I think.  I'm sure he'd be happy to help you out, contact mcl1959 here, or email ken@vic.fefcholden.org.au

Cheers, Tim.

[RET]

If originality is important, it's quite amazing what a thorough servicing can achieve on vacuum wipers.  Check the hoses for leaks, check the condition of the diaphragm under the fuel pump, and take the actual motor apart and lubricate the paddles to make sure they sweep easily.  You might find the motor you've got is OK.

Of course, if originality is not an issue, get one of Ken's kits, they're the bees knees.  I have one in my modified FE.

cheers
RET