blue p15 Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 I am considering replacing the vacuum wiper motor on my p15 with an electric. I know there are later years that have electric wipers Are there any years that would be a direct replacement? Thanks in advance for your input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 I changed my 47 Dodge vacuum wipers for a 48 Chrysler electric set up. Bolt right in. Might compare I don't know if the Plymouth is the same as a Dodge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48ply1stcar Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Check New Port Engineering https://www.newportwipers.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15-D24 Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Electrics from Chry/Dodge/Desoto do NOT direct swap in. Need to go aftermarket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Electrics from Chry/Dodge/Desoto do NOT direct swap in. Need to go aftermarket. Do we know why? I've got both sitting here and they sure look close. I just haven't gotten to crawling under and trying it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 I think chry/dodge/desoto swap but not plymouths maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15-D24 Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Different shaped cowl. I think chry/dodge/desoto swap but not plymouths maybe? Correct, plymouth is a different body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40plyrod Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) Not sure if this just muddies the water or not but my 1940 p10 had electric wipers when I got it. My car is Canadian built and I'm not sure if it was an option or somebody installed it from a higher line mopar but it's a direct fit not scabbed in. Edited August 7, 2016 by 40plyrod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 1948 Plymouths had electric wipers Im told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 I never saw one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 Nor have I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 P15 vacuum and 46-48 Chrysler electric setup. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1940coupe Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 My 40 coupe came with one like 40plyrod showed but it does not work. Would like to find a replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue p15 Posted August 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 young ed, I would sure be interested in knowing how your swap turns out! Does your p15 have a radio? That can be an issue with some of the aftermarket wiper motors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 young ed, I would sure be interested in knowing how your swap turns out! Does your p15 have a radio? That can be an issue with some of the aftermarket wiper motors. It does. I should warn you I bought that elec setup a couple years ago. Working under that dash is far from my favorite thing to do. Between comparing the two and the fact that the dual heater setups were shared across the DPCD line up I think it will fit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40plyrod Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Not to hi-jack this thread but is there any reference sheets relating to repairing or timing/adjusting the electric wiper motor/gearbox or contacts? My shop manual shows the wiring schematic and installation and removal from the car only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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