Talk Morgan Forums Morgan Sports Cars Classic Morgans (pre-CX) Wiper arms and blades 4/4

Many thanks to you all for taking the time to reply. I'll order some Caterham ones today.
Regards to all
Malcolm

Car Builders have some which can be adjusted for length - I did get them but have lost the order details! This allows you to fiddle with thm to get the best sweep

Thanks Robbie, but I've ordered arms and blades from Caterham. They're in the post already!

Caterham arms and blades just fitted without issue.



Observations: the Caterham arms have spring clip fitting to drive splines which may make them a sod to remove, although they fit on easily enough. OE ones use screw and wedge.

The blades are 5mm longer but pivot in the middle. This would reduce the outer arc of blade but for the severe bend in the arms of OE ones which still leaves the Caterham ones with slightly larger. Inner arc is noticeably less, hence greater swept area although not by much.

The arm spring is a little stronger on the Caterham ones which could explain why MMC put such a large bend in theirs to increase blade pressure. Usefully they will just hold overcentre to allow blades to be pulled out to nearly 90° to assist cleaning.

Blade end caps not included but can be swapped over from OE ones- a dab of glue may help.

Caterham code numbers:
Arm 30V018A, Blade 30V017A

"Blade end caps not included"

I gave up on the end caps ages ago. Older Morgans don't have them.

Yes they are only there to protect against sharp end of metal blade support. Nice cosmetic touch though

Hi Richard

How do you find the wipe performance versus the standard items?

Many thanks

Will let you know when it rains Just tested with wash/wipe so far.

Fitted new Caterham items last night. Massive improvement.

Sounds like something to be added to the alternate parts list then