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Survey: Wiper System 120-130

posted by  Ron Kwas on  Thu Nov 13 23:58 CST 2008
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Forum;

I am currently refurbing a ("three gearbox"type) wiper system, and in studying the manuals, am almost amazed how many variations were installed over the production years...I am documenting the current work and adding info from memory, trying to compile info for a new tech/repair article (which hopefully will cover all variations). Please take a moment to look under your dash, copy the list of parameters, and fill in the blanks below:

Model:
vehicle:
year:
counrty of delivery:
LHR/RHD:
Motor manufacturer(Auto-Lite, Bosch, Electrolux, SWF):
Mechanism type (gearbox, cable-on-cam):
Washer type*:

* I believe all Amazon systems were two speed with washer option, but you're welcome to comment on variations...I have seen turn-the-knob-electrical-pump-type to mechanical pushbutton pump with a soft plastic bag reservior in the engine compartment (dealer installed variation maybe?)

TIA for your input!







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    Survey: Wiper System 120-130

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    posted by  matt b on  Wed Nov 19 08:35 CST 2008
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    My parts car.. though no parts have been removed yet by me.

    Model: 122
    vehicle: wagon
    year: '68
    country of delivery: USA (assumed)
    LHR/RHD: LHD
    Motor manufacturer(Auto-Lite, Bosch, Electrolux, SWF): Electrolux
    Mechanism type (gearbox, cable-on-cam): Cable-on-cam (I believe this cable system became standard in '68 US cars)
    Washer type*: Electric, hard plastic case up front.. 140 style pump on the bottle cap. third pull for wash (no twist)

    I'll see about checking my other cars... I rather doubt the 1800s have their original mechanisms, but I'll try to get details



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    -Matt I ♥ my ♂








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    Survey: Wiper System 120-130

    posted by  davidjudd2 on  Tue Nov 18 16:59 CST 2008
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    My 67, 122 has no markings. It has a round cylinder motor housing and it appears to have a gear drive. The knob has three positions. Slow, fast, wash.
    I hope this helps. I have another wiper setup, but it's buried under a bunch of crap right now.








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    Survey: Wiper System 120-130

    posted by  uncle_bagley on  Sun Nov 16 05:18 CST 2008
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    Where should I be looking Ron? I've all around my unit with light and mirror and there are no visible marking anywhere.

    FWIW, here is the info I do have.

    Model: 122
    vehicle: P130
    year: 1967
    counrty of delivery: US (California)
    LHR/RHD: LHD
    Motor manufacturer(Auto-Lite, Bosch, Electrolux, SWF): Unknown
    Mechanism type (gearbox, cable-on-cam): Gearbox
    Washer type*: 2 speed wipers, with 3rd (furthest out) position being washer activation. Reservoir is hard plastic, with pump integrated into the top, mounted on LH wheel well just ahead of backup light relay

    Cheers,
    --
    Barry -- 1967 122S 'Betty'








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    Survey: Wiper System 120-130 1967

    posted by  Aidan on  Sat Nov 15 00:19 CST 2008
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    Model: 121
    vehicle: 130
    year: 1967
    country of delivery: Sweden
    LHR/RHD: LHD
    Motor manufacturer: Electrolux
    Mechanism type: Gearbox
    Washer type*: Electric (turn the knob type - third position on wiper knob)
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    1967 131, 1969 131, 1973 Triumph GT6, 1977 Volvo 245 DL








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    Prestollite? Motor 120-130

    posted by  malloy1 on  Fri Nov 14 09:07 CST 2008
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    Both my 122s have Prestollite motors?

    Model: 122
    vehicle: P130
    year: 1965
    counrty of delivery:USA
    LHR/RHD:LHD
    Motor manufacturer(Auto-Lite, Bosch, Electrolux, SWF):Prestollite
    Mechanism type (gearbox, cable-on-cam): Gearbox
    Washer type*: None

    Model: 122
    vehicle: P120
    year: 1966
    counrty of delivery:USA
    LHR/RHD:LHD
    Motor manufacturer(Auto-Lite, Bosch, Electrolux, SWF):Prestollite
    Mechanism type (gearbox, cable-on-cam): Gearbox
    Washer type*: None

    The wiper switch has three positions, the wiper motor runs on two speeds (lo-1st position and hi-second position), and the third position is for the washer motor.

    Paul







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