Re: [Amc-list] Vacuum to electric wipers 1964 Ambassador

[grobblee@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Matt,

Thanks for the helpful reply.  The dual action fuel pump is there, I should get it hooked up Saturday, hopefully they suck!  In the meantime I will keep my eyes open for the electric set-up.

Gary  

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From: Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx> 

> Gary, 
> 
> I think you can use electric wipers from a 64-66 Ambassador, Classic, or 
> Marlin. You will probably end up paying in the $150-$200 range for a 
> complete used set up. It should have the wiper motor and mounting plate, 
> linkage, motor to linkage clip (these are available if you don't get 
> it), arms, wiring harness, and switch. Rebuilt electric wiper motors are 
> likely still available (I think it was used by other makes as well). It 
> does, however, take different linkage to make the wipers work correctly 
> because the vacuum motor reciprocates and the electric motor is rotary. 
> Your best bet for getting a set is going to be one of the club's 
> classified ads (I would think the AMC Rambler Club's would be the most 
> likely) or eBay. Also, the Kenosha (WI) Historical Society is putting on 
> a car show at the end of July and both times I've been there, the swap 
> meet was awesome. 
> 
> Also, it doesn't look like this was a common option so you will probably 
> need to look around a good bit to find a set. In the mean time, as long 
> as you still have the dual action fuel pump, it's pretty easy to hook 
> the wipers up. There should be a hard line from the intake manifold to 
> the "IN" side of the vacuum booster pump and a flexible vacuum hose from 
> the "OUT" side of the pump to the fitting on the side of vacuum motor. 
> Assuming the vacuum booster pump is good, the vacuum motor is good, and 
> the engine develops good vacuum, the wipers work pretty well. I've 
> driven both of my Americans in heavy rain in town and have had no 
> problems with the wipers. Just remember -- vacuum wipers suck, but only 
> if they're working! 
> 
> Matt 
> 
> grobblee@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote: 
> > Hi everyone, I'm new here as I just purchased a 1964 Ambassador 4 dr 327-2V 
> about a week ago. This is my first classic AMC (currently have three Jeeps 
> though) been a GM guy and also have a 70 Olds 442. The question I have is the 
> vac system for the wipers is not connected, I am sure I can get this going but I 
> would like to convert to electric. Is there a later factory AMC electric motor 
> that bolts in place of the vacuum motor? If someone knows a year and model to 
> ask for at the parts counter it would be very helepful. 
> > 
> > Thanks 
> > Gary 
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