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On some vehicles, a windscreen washer system is also used to improve and expand the function of the wiper(s) to dry or icy conditions. Most personal automobiles use two synchronized radial-type arms, while many commercial vehicles use one or more pantograph arms. The speed is usually adjustable on vehicles made after 1969, with several continuous rates and often one or more intermittent settings. The blade is swung back and forth over the glass, pushing water, other precipitation, or any other impediments to visibility from its surface. The arm is powered by a motor, often an electric motor, although pneumatic power is also used for some vehicles. Almost all motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, buses, train locomotives, and watercraft with a cabin-and some aircraft-are equipped with one or more such wipers, which are usually a legal requirement.Ī wiper generally consists of a metal arm one end pivots, and the other end has a long rubber blade attached to it. A common windscreen wiper arm and blade A train windscreen wiper in operation (MRT Jakarta)Ī windscreen wiper ( Commonwealth English) or windshield wiper ( American English) is a device used to remove rain, snow, ice, washer fluid, water, or debris from a vehicle's front window. In this common design, the force from the arm is distributed evenly with a series of linkages known as a whippletree. ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Further details may exist on the talk page. Please expand the article to include this information. I still have some parts to repair other switches.This article is missing information about specific designs of wiper blades. Here is the link to the repair that I did to mine. The spring in the wiper control switch hold the washer switch off. On my car the electrical switch for the washers had fallen of some years earlier so I made up a adapter to fit a new electrical switch to the body of the cable control. To remove the switch from the dash I found it a lot easier to access the switch with the clock removed. The wiper switch is not designed to be pull apart, it is a replaceable unit, but it can be repaired with some patience. Here you will find some information on the wiper. To remove the motor you will have to remove the cowl in front of the window.Īs Jim mentioned get your self a manual, the manual that I have is a 62-63 Ford Thunderbird Workshop Manual and in the back part is the 63 supplement.
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You can adjust this end of the cable here. There is a small inspection hole in the firewall but this is only to access the screw that holds the cable onto the wiper motor. Most of these items should be available from your favorite Thunderbird supply house orĭirectly from Jim Osborn Reproduction, cost will be about 125.00 plus shipping cost These must be for your year of vehicle as there were many changes made from one VTCI Original Factory Specifications (VTCI Country Store, available to members only) Wiring Diagram Manual (Jim Osborn Reproductions) Thunderbird Shop Manual (used or Jim Osborn Reproductions)īody Trim and Sealant Assembly Manual (Jim Osborn Reproductions)Įlectrical Assembly Manual (Jim Osborn Reproductions) Owners Manual (used or Jim Osborne Reproductions) You will need to remove the cowl air intake panel if you refer to your Jim Osborne Reproduction Body and Trim Assembly Manual, if you do not have one here is a list of publications that will help you greatly in trouble shooting and repairing your car. There is no access panel in the firewall that I am aware of that will get you to the wiper motor or switch just the connections go through the firewall into the air intake area.