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I have been round and round on this issue for my '45 1/2 Ton, but the issue applies to all split windshields of this era. The original electric replacement for the factory vacuum wiper motor was an American Bosch 6V motor with a 90-degree sweep. The only American Bosch 6 V motors available now are 110-degree sweep. No matter what arm/blade length you use (good luck finding ANY A-Bosch), the blade will overlap the center divider. Several of our parts suppliers sell new aftermarket (not American Bosch) motors and kits, but they all contain 110-degree sweep motors!?! Furthermore, they charge you shipping to return the part that did not fit as advertised! After many costly blind rabbit holes, I finally discovered the resolution. Jim Carter is the only supplier who sells a 90-degree sweep kit. There are some other details of the kit that require some creativity but managable. The metal interior cover is perfect. Comments welcome.
If you are in the market for an American Bosch 6V, 110-degree sweep motor, I have 3 good ones. Even the NOS one needed to have the old grease in the gearbox removed and replaced and fresh oil on the ends of the motor shaft. I have gone through all of them and bench-tested them, and they all work fine. I also have an assortment of arms for sale.
@wilfred-lemon I think he is looking for 90 degree sweep.
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This is Wilfred 'Jake' Lemon again. I seconded my original post by offering some 110-degree sweep motors I ended up not using. Sorry for the confusion. Now, a correction: In my original post, I mentioned, "the kit requires some creativity." Now I realize the wiper arm is adjustable in length, erasing most of the creativity needed. My wiper, as of today, is installed and working beautifully. OMG, I could have saved so many headache$ buying Jim Carter's kit in the 1st place!! My loss, your gain.
This is Wilfred 'Jake' Lemon again. I seconded my original post by offering some 110-degree sweep motors I ended up not using. Sorry for the confusion. Now, a correction: In my original post, I mentioned, "the kit requires some creativity." Now I realize the wiper arm is adjustable in length, erasing most of the creativity needed. My wiper, as of today, is installed and working beautifully. OMG, I could have saved so many headache$ buying Jim Carter's kit in the 1st place!! My loss, your gain.
Feel free to put an ad in the Classifieds Jake. The button is at the top of the page.
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