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Re: 1970 Cuda Variable Speed Wiper Transmission [Re: Nimbus426] #1765502
03/05/15 02:21 PM
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Is there any way to get a 71-74 wiper linkage to work on a 70? Are they the same length?




Or I guess it would be 72-74?




Yes you can with the right combination of parts. If you have a 70-71 motor you would need to change the drive pin inside the motor and then use the 3431518 crank and 3431514 link. If you don’t care about the numbers on the motor you could use the motor, crank and link off any 72-74. If you are going with the 70-71 motor and changing the drive crank there is a timing issue inside you would have to deal with. Contact me and I’ll help with that.

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Re: 1970 Cuda Variable Speed Wiper Transmission [Re: 6bblgt] #1765503
03/05/15 02:36 PM
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not sure what is different besides the part numbers

from the (Nov. '71) 1972 Parts Catalog & (Sept. '72) 1973 Parts Catalog:
BARRACUDA & CHALLENGER

23-67-76
3431 518 = CRANK w/PIN, Wiper Drive Variable
Speed

3431 553 = CRANK w/PIN, Wiper Drive 2 Speed (same as '72/'73 B-body)

23-67-79
2822 291 = LINK, Wiper Pivot Connecting

2822 292 = LINK, Wiper Drive 2 Speed
3431 514 = LINK, Wiper Drive Variable Speed




The main difference is the height of the brass bushing. There were some wear problems and the parts were revised with a taller bushing


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Re: 1970 Cuda Variable Speed Wiper Transmission [Re: Nimbus426] #2132150
08/13/16 07:09 PM
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Can I use a readily available 2 speed ’72 Charger wiper motor to replace my near impossible to find 2 speed ’71 Charger wiper motor?
*I realize I could get my ’71 2 speed motor restored/repaired, but all I’m looking for is a basic parts store price and quality

*The ’72 wiper motor looks the same as my β€˜71, but I am aware that the ’71 B body uses wiper crank/pin arm 2822290, whereas the ’72 Charger uses wiper crank/pin arm 3431553

When I look at pictures online of these two crank arms, they look virtually the same?
So my question is: will I be able to use/mount my 2822290 crank arm on the ’72 motor shaft?


Michael Roberge '71 Charger R/T 440 4bbl, 500HP/500Ftlb Best ET: 11.590 120MPH
Re: 1970 Cuda Variable Speed Wiper Transmission [Re: Nimbus426] #2153582
09/13/16 11:18 AM
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Update for ’70 & β€˜71 E-body, and ’71 B-body 2-Speed Wiper motor replacement:

I have learned that the readily available/affordable parts store ’72 Charger(’73 Challenger) wiper motor is a direct bolt in, and the ’71 linkage crank arm will bolt up, but is a bit loose due to the ’72 motor has a smaller shaft.

For me, this resulted in sloppy wiper action: The wipers wouldn’t cover as much windshield, and the would not park properly(wouldn’t hide away completely) – due to the slop.
Also, the ’72 motor shaft Parks/stops in a slightly different position (*this probably also attributes to not parking in the correct position).

Upon further investigation I found out the ’72 Crank arm motor shaft rectangular cutout is at a different angle than the ’71 Crank arm.
So, I purchased a ’72 crank arm(pt#3431553) on eBay to go on my ’72 motor. It fits perfectly w/no slop. Now my wipers work perfectly and park perfectly, - like brand new!


Michael Roberge '71 Charger R/T 440 4bbl, 500HP/500Ftlb Best ET: 11.590 120MPH
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