Electric wipers into FC

[4hammers]

Hi all.
I am after info on how to install the electric wipers from an EK into an FC. I thought it was straight forward, but have recently been told you can't just bung the motor onto the firewall & bolt it up. The motor is there & wired up nicely, but the under dash set up is a mess!!! :-/ What is the best set up under the dash? ie. What bars & wiper pivots do you use?
I had a look under the dash of my wagon (They were installed before I purchased it) & found the arms have been cut & extended. Also, the pivot bit seems to be out of another car entirely & is causing cracking to the windscreen scuttle!!

Any help would be appreciated, as I drive my wagon daily & need to fix this. I have disabled the offending wiper before it causes too much more damage.
Regards,
Rob

[ACE]

Hi Rob
I used the EK wiper motor backing plate and crank with the FC arms and pivots, i also made up some new nylon bushes where the arms attach to the crank and had no problems. Are you using a preslite or AC Delco motor? I've found the Preslite to be the better of the 2.
Hope this helps.
Regards ACE
 

[4hammers]

Hi Ace.
Yeah, that is what I thought. But seeing the mess that some dabster put under the dash of my wagon & then hearing that other arms were needed had me cofused. I am 99% sure mine is a preslite motor, but if not, I will get one & do as you suggest. Thanks for the help.
Rob
p.s. I haven't forgotten the ID plate, I just haven't had time to get up there lately.

[RET]

Rob,

Preslite motor has grooves (not unlike a piston head) around the base.  AC Delco has a slightly domed base.

Speaking as a very satisfied customer, have a chat to Ken about his 2-speed wiper conversion kit.  You won't be disappointed.

cheers
RET

[sgo]

While trying to make the commodore wiper motor work, Digger sent me these pics of the correct set up for an electric motor. It got me out of strife!

[4hammers]

Thanks for all the info fellas. I will give it a go & see how it turns out. 2 speed would be good.
Rob