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Old September 29th, 2018, 04:10 PM
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68 442 windshield wiper motor

i bought a 442 recently and wipers or fluid pump doesn’t work. The car was a racer so lots of stuff has been disconnected for years. I tested the switch and have voltage at the motor. I made it move half a swipe but that’s it. Should I just buy a new motor and pump? Is there anything about the mechanism tovthe wiper arms that I should check / clean? Is it a coincidence that the pump and motor aren’t working? Thanks. —Billy.
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Old September 29th, 2018, 05:40 PM
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Well, the motor drives the pump, so if the motor does not rotate then the pump will not work.
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Old September 30th, 2018, 06:33 PM
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Does anyone know if I can buy a wiper motor for a 1968 442 at a regular auto supply or is this a special order item to try to find? -Billy
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Old September 30th, 2018, 06:59 PM
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Should be available. Check Fusick, Year One, Parts Place, OPG, Rock Auto or a Non Big Box parts house. Remember many of the 68 GM A-Bodies use many common interchangeable parts, Chevelle, Skylark, GTO. Hang on to the old assembly if that's a concern for you. If it has the white plastic washer pump its likely original or a very old replacement. Make sure all grounds are good and the connector contacts are clean. Lube the wiper arm transmission ball joints et al...
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