[punkin]

Hello all,

I'm in the middle of replacing a motor. Now is the time to get some things cleaned up in the engine bay and freshen things up.

I'm considering a new set of rocker covers and I've got my eye on a set of fabricated aluminum. The only thing is, when I was looking at the drivers side firewall, things are a little tight there. I'm concerned with interference with the wiper motor and possibly the accelerator throttle cable.

Any one with aftermarket valve covers that are taller than factory but still fit in that tight space? Curious how tall a valve cover you're able to use.


Thanks!

[Hammertime Mike]

The wiper motor unit is often an issue when it comes to larger valve covers. I've used New Port Engineering for replacement wiper motors.

[punkin]

I will definitely look into that. Thanks!

[Hammertime Mike]

Here's a photo of the New Port wiper on a 1st gen bird. Sorry for the poor quality. It's a photo of a photo and upside down !

[grandam1979]

I have 3/4 spacers under stock chrome covers and everything still fits ok.

[punkin]

Originally Posted by Hammertime Mike

Here's a photo of the New Port wiper on a 1st gen bird. Sorry for the poor quality. It's a photo of a photo and upside down !

What was the installation on that wiper motor like? Did it utilize existing wiring hardness connections or was there a lot of wire cutting and splicing to do?

Thank you for sending the photo.

[Hammertime Mike]

Originally Posted by punkin

What was the installation on that wiper motor like? Did it utilize existing wiring hardness connections or was there a lot of wire cutting and splicing to do?

Thank you for sending the photo.

The wiper motor came with a wiper switch. The wiper kit is set up for a two speed wiper. They do offer upgrades like wiper delay. But to answer your question. The wiring for the wipers is a stand alone set up. You have to supply a power source [fused] and a ground. I see no reason why you can't use the Firebirds wiper power source. Which would give you the factory wiper fuse in the fuse box. A nice feature with the switch. I was able to used the original wiper knob.

[punkin]

I thank you very much. This has been very helpful.

[Speargun]

DIY Hidden Wiper Motor

[punkin]

Originally Posted by Speargun

DIY Hidden Wiper Motor

Awesome! I thank you.