Electric wiper motor conversion

[Deleted User]
[Deleted User]
edited November -1 in HUDSON
:) I would like to know the experience Hudson people have had with electric wiper conversion. Which unit is best: Concours parts, Newport engineering, or Delvin Albers (who took over for Clay Hannah). I own a 52 Hornet and would like to change over because vacuum is not so good when it rains where I live. Thanks for any information that helps me.

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  • 464Saloon
    464Saloon Senior Contributor
    I'd like to know too, but I don't think anyone has done it here yet because I haven't got any opinions.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    do a search of the forum at the top what you are looking for i know there a few topics about the conversion
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    I have never used newport engineering products on a hudson, but I have used them on other makes of antique cars and they work very well.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    HI HUDSON DAVE HERE . IF IT IS 6 VOLT FOR GET IT . I WAS TOLD BY THE GUY I BOUGHT MINE FROM THAT A 6 VOLT MOTOR IS TO BIG TO FIT IN THAT SPOT 12 VOLT ONLY .HUDSON DAVE www.FatWhiteWalls.com
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    In addition to a dual action fuel pump, would using a vacuum storage tank (with appropriate check valves) be of any benefit? Was the large vacuum tank on the 54's just for the power brakes or ?
  • nick s
    nick s Senior Contributor
    Dave53-7C wrote:
    In addition to a dual action fuel pump, would using a vacuum storage tank (with appropriate check valves) be of any benefit? Was the large vacuum tank on the 54's just for the power brakes or ?

    yes the tank is only intended as a back-up for the power brakes.

    Hudson Dave wrote:
    HI HUDSON DAVE HERE . IF IT IS 6 VOLT FOR GET IT . I WAS TOLD BY THE GUY I BOUGHT MINE FROM THAT A 6 VOLT MOTOR IS TO BIG TO FIT IN THAT SPOT 12 VOLT ONLY .HUDSON DAVE

    it seams to me that 15 years ago someone was making brackets to use a 6v or 12v vw bug wiper motor, these were the first electric i had seen on a hudson. so 6v is possible, just not crammed into the vacuum motor housing.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Sorry, my Hudson is 12volts and the fuel pump is electric. I understand Walt Mordenti used a VW van rear window wiper motor for his car. I just wanted to find Hudson owners who have converted and their experience.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    nick s wrote: »
    yes the tank is only intended as a back-up for the power brakes.



    Wouldn't tapping into that source of vacuum help wiper operation?
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Another Solution - I tracked down and ordered a TRICO Accessory Vacuum Pump - supposedly mounts to the generator and runs off the back of the fan belt using friction drive. Per another member of this forum, it worked on his Essex and he now has wipers going up hills as well as coming down. Ordered from wiperman.com - have yet to receive and install.



    BST RGDS

    GARY ( happychris )
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    WOW! I've heard about 6 volt pumps made by Trico. Keep us posted on the install and how well it works.
  • 464Saloon
    464Saloon Senior Contributor
    Someone here a while back was trying out some aftermarket electric wiper (not newport) and was going to report back but never did.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    i used a wiper assembly for a nissan titan I got at work. you have to get ride of the stock ones but it works well. I filled in the stock location and put them above the windshield. hides up in the headliner nicely
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