Ok Gents.
Seeing as the Vettes I have had all the wipers don't work need to get an overview on what should happen.
Current status.
1. Wiper Door Operates Ok both from the Switch and also Vac override switch below steering column
2. When 3 position selector switch is placed into Low or high speed Door stays open but no wipers.
3. There has been some wiring mods around this motor which from what I can see is a 71 wiper Motor on this 72 Car ....
Looks like 2 supply's to this motor ( can someone confirm this ??)
4. Also the main vac switch on passenger side below the wiper door only has 2 vac lines connected the 3rd has been cut just past the fire wall ?
Is this normal ??? - would think not.
Be great too see some photos if anyone has a chance to take a few to see what is the norm in this area.
Cheers Chris.
Hi Chris,
The open hose from the vacuum switch is normal as it is just a vent.
If the wiper door is opening and closing when using the wiper switch then the vacuum system seems to be in order.
Sounds like it could be the electrical limit switch on the firewall. When the wiper door is fully open a plunger pushes the switch in and completes the power circuit back to the wiper motor.
This needs to be adjusted so the switch is not activated until the door is fully open.
The picture shows the limit switch and the adjustable plunger between the wiper motor and vacuum actuator.