Windshield wiper sweep degrees

[JohnK]

I'm installing the Specialty Power Windows windshield wiper kit on my roadster. This kit allows you to select degrees of sweep from 90* to 160* in 10* increments. What would be a good sweep on the roadster? I'm guessing somewhere in the 110* - 120* range? I can tweak it if needed down the road, but it would definitely be easier to do now with the body off (and before the whole assembly is packed with grease).

[edwardb]

Hey John. I can't give an answer in degrees. But when I installed that system on my Coupe (and soon will do again on the truck build) I just kept adjusting until I had the maximum sweep possible for the blades that fit the windshield. It's kind of a pain to take apart each time to change the angle. But it's a one-time thing and then done. You do want to have a least some grease in the unit before running. So it's a little messy too. I haven't installed that system on a Roadster, but I'm positive you should be able to get a wider sweep angle than the standard Lucas style setup.

[JohnK]

Thanks Paul. Sounds like a plan. I'll go somewhat light on the grease initially until I have the final settings ID'ed to make the process (hopefully) a little less messy.

[PaulProe]

The gears we sell are 115 degree. The typical system can easily use a few more degrees of sweep.

https://prdcrrct.com/product/wiper-gear/

Paul
Period Correct, LLC

[JohnK]

Perfect - thanks Paul.

[John4337]

I had the same issue, although with the lucas motor. Solved my with a different wheelbox with a smaller drive gear.

https://www.ffcars.com/threads/wipers.307193/#post-2817849

Here they are in action

https://youtu.be/srcA8T0qpvg