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Thanks Pete, I think they are for the later wiper motors. I’m happy with what I now have, may fit the 150 in the Herald one, and try the 140 one to decide which is best. The joys of ‘old stuff’! Alex

Quick update..... So, I source a 150 degree gearing, but decide to wait until winter to fit it, then along comes a Mk3 Spitfire wiper motor, so I snap that up thinking I could restore that and 'move on' the Herald motor and new gearing when it's done. Until I open it up to find the gearing is...... 140 degrees. 🤔

Finally home, it’s 130 degrees, so definitely incorrect, explains it all. Thanks for everyone’s help. Alex

Looks like 150 degrees is correct. I’ll be able to check tonight, but judging by your photo mine is probably 120 degrees. Next question - wonder if a 150 gearing from a 1963 Morris Minor Lucas DR3a will be ok? I should imagine so, but……. Thanks again, Alex

Thanks Colin, Currently the passenger wiper only reaches vertically to the top and bottom of the screen, so a 150 degree gearing seems better? The wheel boxes were new around 12 years ago, and the sweep was the same with the old knackered ones.

Excellent thank you!

Don't suppose you know what the gearing was?

Thanks Adrian, will give him a call. Alex

I'm away until the weekend so will have a look then. It's a Herald motor though.

Good points, thanks. It's the same now as it always has been, before and after restoration. A couple of knowledgeable and trusted mechanics have had a fettle and couldn't improve matters, however I'll have another look at it with your recommendations in mind. Thanks, Alex

Thanks Colin, I’ve messaged Steve before and that’s why I believe it’s a 140 degree gearing, he said “I don’t have any 140 degree gears left” and removed the listing. I’ve messaged him again to clarify and confirm the gearing I need. Once I know I can hopefully find one. I’ll message Anthony too, although I don’t think he has spares. It’s all a bit frustrating as the Herald motor I have works perfectly, it’s just the sweep (or lack of!) that’s the problem. Alex

Thanks Pete, I need to know the correct degree before I do anything, this one is only available up to 130 degrees and I believe but can’t yet confirm mine should be 140 degrees. There’s so little info available. I’m not sure there are any dr3a parts available, most seem to be for the later Mk4/GT6 two-speed motor. Thanks, Alex

Thanks Colin, I’m not sure, and I think that’s for the later 14v motor? Alex

Dear All, After struggling with truly awful wipers for years (the sweep is incorrect) I've discovered the reason is my Mk3 Spitfire has a Herald/Vitesse Lucas DR3A wiper motor - 75446D. It should be 75528D. So, rather than search for a complete wiper motor I presume I can change the gear? Anyone know the correct gearing for my car? I believe it should be 140 degrees, but would like it confirmed if possible. My Mk3 has the early wiper arrangement, located between the washer jets. Thanks! Alex PS If anyone has a spare correct gear or a complete motor, please let me know.🙂

Thanks Pete, I’ll give it a go. I’m off out now to fetch some Shredded Wheat. 🤣 Alex