Is the 68 wiper rack the same as LWB ??

[stretch]

As it say's. Did the 68 window wiper rack and motor change to the LWB design like a lot of the other parts ? Or is it the same as the earlier SWB one's.

If it is the same as the 66-67 one's a picture would be a great help as i need to source the correct part.

Thanks in advance

Dave

[NeunElf]

I don't know what might or might not fit, but the parts numbers changed quite a few times. At least all the Short Wheelbase Cars have the same mechanism (except right-hand-steering "/RL" and left-hand-steering "/LL" are different):

901.628.016.00 ENGINE /LL -68
901.628.016.01 ENGINE /LL 69
911.628.101.00 ENGINE /LL 70
911.628.102.00 ENGINE /RL 70
901.628.016.01 ENGINE /LL 71-
901.628.018.01 ENGINE /RL 71-

901.628.021.00 CRANK MECHANISM WITH ILL. 12 - 19 /LL -68
901.628.022.00 CRANK MECHANISM WITH ILL. 12 - 19 /RL -68
901.628.021.01 CRANK MECHANISM WITH ILL. 13 - 19 /LL 69
901.628.022.01 CRANK MECHANISM WITH ILL. 13 - 19 /RL 69
911.628.035.10 CRANK MECHANISM WITH ILL. 6 - 12 /LL 70
911.628.036.10 CRANK MECHANISM WITH ILL. 6 - 12 /RL 70
901.628.933.00 CRANK MECHANISM WITH ILL. 6 - 12 /LL 71-
901.628.934.00 CRANK MECHANISM WITH ILL. 6 - 12 /RL 71-

For some reason, PET calls the motor an "ENGINE" The "WITH ILL..." refers to all the nuts, grommets, etc. on the wiper shafts.

[stretch]

Thanks for the reply Jim. Some confusion then. Maybe one of the resto guy's will chime in soon.

[edmayo]

I seem to remember that although the basic mechanisms were the same, I think the difference between SWB and LWB was in the electrical hook up, SWB from the front, and LWB from the rear. Not 100% sure so be advised.

[Fishcop]

Definite differences between the wiring on my 68 and 69 cars...

[NeunElf]

I'm getting a bit off-topic here, but I got concerned that the electronic PET only had left-hand steering motors. The downloadable ,pdf manual has all the motors:

901.628.016.00 ENGINE /LL -68
901.628.018.00 ENGINE /RL -68
901.628.016.01 ENGINE /LL 69
901.628.018.01 ENGINE /RL 69

[Jim Breazeale]

They are not the same. A 68 rack is different than a 66 or 67, too, but will interchange just fine. A LWB rack is different.
Pictures to follow tomorrow.

Jim

[Jim Breazeale]

After looking at these pictures, you will be able to tell the difference between a 68 and 69 wiper assy from a block away.
Picture #1 shows a 69 wiper assembly at the top, 68 in the middle and a 66/67 on the bottom.
Picture #2 shows one of the clips that hold the arms on a 66/67 wiper assy. Those clips have a tendency to fall off and the arm disconnects and jams. When that happens, the motor self destructs. That design is a POS and was remedied with the 68 units(picture # 3)
The last 2 pictures should be obvious. a 69 unit (motor is at an angle) and the 68 unit that is parallel to the frame.

Hope this helps

Regards

Jim

[stretch]

Thanks Jim, very helpful as usual !

Dave

[mshaver51]

Geez, Jim. Even I could understand that explanation, with those photos. I love this community.