My '66 wiper motor stops after a few minutes of being turned on. So I do the manual intermittent wipers thing : P
It was converted to12 volt before I bought it, and the wiper motor didnt work. So I borrowed the wiper motor from my '69. I didnt change out the wiper assembly because my 69's was all worn out.
Now for a few questions...
I am using the old 6 volt switch ( I assume- it is a pull on switch with only one speed, on and off) is /was this correct for a '66? the 12 volt switch post and dash nut from the '69 has a larger diameter and would not fit into the dash hole on the '66 and I refused to enlarge the hole on the dash.
Was there a "park" feature on the old 6 volts wiper switches/motors? Mine wont park.
Why does my motor stop after a few minutes of operation... then will start back up a few minutes later.... over heating? No grinding noises, smelly smells or smoke and when i wired the 12 volt motor to the single position 6 volt switch, I wired the High setting on the motor. (Yes, I have both wiring diagrams for a '66 and a 69.)
And finally - will a later style assembly with bolt on arms with splines (not the set screw type) and round motor, like on a 72 standard, fit the holes in my 66's cowl.
If it will then I want to completely replace my wipers assembly, if not then maybe its time to do some custom fabrication, because the old wiper assemblies and motors on beetles just suck - IMO.
**************************************************************** dragenwagen 1966 Type I - Daily Driver 1969 Type I - Undergoing heater channel replacement