[FC] Momentary wiper switch

[Kent Sullivan]

Rex Johnson published an article as a Communique Tech Topic some years ago,
detailing how he adapted an adjustable delay wiper circuit from a Chevette,
which had this particular functionality provided as a completely separate
assembly, and therefore, reasonably easy to install in a different vehicle
(like a Corvair). Perhaps this article was picked up for one of the recent
Tech Guide volumes?

The hard part at this point, of course, would be finding a Chevette delay
wiper assembly... Perhaps there is a JC Whitney (et al.) equivalent that is
more readily available?

--Kent
-----Original Message-----
From: corvanatics-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:corvanatics-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of J R Read
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 6:32 AM
To: Andrew Sego; corvanatics at corvair.org
Subject: Re: [FC] Momentary wiper switch

Hi Andrew,

You are correct about the two speed washer/wiper switch operation and yes,
they were available in FCs.  It might be hard to find an aftermarket delay
switch now since delay wipers have been standard on new cars for a long time
(30 yrs?).  A spring loaded "momentary" switch might do the trick if you are
just trying to achieve one swipe of the blades at a time.

Later, JR


----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Sego" <andrew_sego at yahoo.com>
To: <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 8:22 AM
Subject: [FC] Momentary wiper switch


Dear Corvair Electrical Guru's,

I'd like to add some sort of momentary feature to my wipers. I do not have a

windshield washer on the van. What I am thinking is using a two speed wiper 
switch from a car and using the washer button for the momentary switch. IIRC

when you press the wiper washer button it turns on the wipers and pumps the 
fluid thru the nozzle, but you have to manually turn the switch back off. Is

this correct? If so I'll need to figure out how to modify the switch to 
cycle the wipers only once when pressed.

Does anyone had an experience doing something like this? Would it be easier 
to add an aftermarket momentary switch under the edge of the dash?

And finally, were windshield washer equipped FC's available with 2 speed 
wipers or were they single speed?

Thanks,
Andrew Sego