C1 Wipers

[Tom Murphy 38312]

With Hurricane Isabel bearing down on us this week, I had my first ever opportunity to use the wipers in my '60. I tried twisting the knob, then pulling, to no avail. I then pushed the washer button (no washers installed) and Voila!, they started working. Now I can't shut them off. Can anyone shed any light on this subject? How is the knob supposed to work? Any other suggestions (other than move to Seattle)? Thanks

[Gary Bishop]

Re: C1 Wipers

Could be where the beldon cable attaches to the wiper motor.

[Ed Jennings]

Re: C1 Wipers

The knob pushes and pulls a cable attached to a plastic slider on the motor. The plastic piece actuates the switch in the motor. The cable may be loose where it is attached at the motor, sort of like a lawn mower throttle cable.

[Tom Murphy 38312]

C1 Wipers

Thanks Gary and Ed. I'll definitely have this fixed before the next hurricane

[Doug Flaten]

Re: C1 Wipers

Quick Lazy way to turn them off is to reach under and pull on the whole cable. It may work if it is just a little out of adjustment. It is not the "fix" though