RK
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| posted on 21/11/09 at 12:08 AM |
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wiper problems continued
The angle between the wiper box and the windscreen is not 90 degrees, so the wipers don't wipe properly, even by hand.
I am not entirely sure my motor is strong enough, although things have been greased plenty. Although I have been told lots of things will work, I am
not going to get this, so what do I need to get wipers? I am prepared to go to CBS or somebody to get the right setup. This isn't cutting it and
these are required where I live.
[Edited on 21/11/09 by RK]
[Edited on 21/11/09 by RK]
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skibikejohn
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| posted on 21/11/09 at 01:50 AM |
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I have built a Luego and the wiper spindle is not at 90 degrees either. I used a Mini wiper motor and although they are slow on the dry glass they
work well when the glass is wet.
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skibikejohn
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| posted on 21/11/09 at 01:55 AM |
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U2U sent
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RK
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| posted on 21/11/09 at 01:56 AM |
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Is it possible I have a 14v motor, and of course, my car is 12 volts? If so, what do I do?
All this is a bit difficult, since I've never seen working wipers on a 7 style car.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 21/11/09 at 09:23 AM |
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It is possible to get the mounting bosses for the wiper spindles that are made at different angles IIRC so you may be able to get the spindles nearer
90 degrees? Have you tried the wipers with the engine running and the alternator charging as that could make a large difference?
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BenB
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| posted on 21/11/09 at 10:08 AM |
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You could try replacing the springs in the wiper arms that hold the blade against the screen or bending the arm slightly to reduce the pressure of the
blade on the screen, sounds like there's too much drag going on.
Certainly worth making sure the battery is tickety boo.
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RK
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| posted on 21/11/09 at 01:24 PM |
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Batt is good and charges at 14v like it's supposed to. One gauge that works is the voltmeter (VDO).
I am going to try to fiddle with the arms some more: lengthen them and bend them about and see if that helps. I may need new boxes, but we'll
see. I have nothing to lose by continuing.
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 21/11/09 at 02:46 PM |
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I cant see why you would have problems
post a few clear pictures and we can see what the problem is
pat
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RK
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| posted on 21/11/09 at 02:50 PM |
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This is one of the mysteries of building a car. Nobody seems to see why I have all these problems. Pretty much every single step has been a problem,
and the closer to the end I get, the frustration never goes away, because new problems are introduced.
It's all in pieces because now the spindles have stripped, so the nut doesn't go on anymore. Pictures would have helped about 4 hours into
yesterday's attempts, but not now.
[Edited on 21/11/09 by RK]
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Bigheppy
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| posted on 21/11/09 at 04:46 PM |
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The mini wiper set I bought for my magenta were very stiff to operate and I also stripped the threads when I was attempting to clean them. I searched
ebay and found the mini replacements were expensive. I eventualy found some on ebay that looked the same but were not listed for a mini, can't
remember what they were for, so as they were only 99p start I started to bid I won a new pair for £4.25. When they arrived the only difference was the
threaded mounting spindles were longer which was a benifit as I had to use longer angled spacers to get the angle right. Stick with it you'll
get there in the end 
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RK
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| posted on 21/11/09 at 05:02 PM |
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thanks. i'm pretty discouraged.
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