20-10-2024, 12:24 PM
Running the wiper through a resistor is rather poor engineering and could be considered a "bodge". As the load increases (e.g. dry screen, snow etc) the current draw increases and the voltage drops, leading to a stalled motor and overheated resistor.
A much better and more professional solution would be finding a 12V Lucas DW3 (or even a post-war CWX) and fitting that. There are plenty about as 12V cars were becoming common place in the late thirties. The CWX type was fitted to Land Rovers post war and is readily available as a 12V option.
A much better and more professional solution would be finding a 12V Lucas DW3 (or even a post-war CWX) and fitting that. There are plenty about as 12V cars were becoming common place in the late thirties. The CWX type was fitted to Land Rovers post war and is readily available as a 12V option.