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    The wipers had always had a narrow angle of sweep since I got the Roadster so I bit the bullet and stripped out the dashboard and eventually got the wiper wheel boxes out, one was almost seized in place and had a very stiff spindle, both had 40 tooth wheels.
    I have a very good MG specialist close to me (Sussex Classic Car), took the offending articles along and found that the 32 tooth version is the MGB item. I now have wipers moving at twice the speed and over around 110 degree sweep all for £35.....

  • #2
    Re: Wiper Wheel boxes

    Sussex Classic Car are great, I struggle with their online shop, but as they are happy to send you catalogues, no real issue.
    MOC member since 05/97
    1984 Marlin Roadster SWB.
    1800TC, Unleaded ported head, stage 2 cam. Ford Type 9 gearbox, Dolomite Sprint rear axle fitted with MGF disc brakes.
    Three core radiator, Renault Clio vented front discs.
    The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.

    Loads of Marlin Reference can be found documents here or there.

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    • #3
      Re: Wiper Wheel boxes

      I have this problem. A 120 motor and 90deg sweep. Thanks for the suggestion. its a 'Day after tomorrow job' so I hadn't looked into it deeply.

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      • #4
        Re: Wiper Wheel boxes

        This is a useful primer on the Lucas 14w wiper system.
        Marlin Roadster, LWB...1860 B Series + Ford Type 9
        Renault Espace 54mm front calipers, vented discs, cycle wings and adjustable tie-bars.

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        • #5
          Re: Wiper Wheel boxes

          Cheers for that. Very useful.
          Dave

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          • #6
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            Interesting...cheers.
            Gareth.

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            • #7
              Re: Wiper Wheel boxes

              If you want to update your 1970's wiper system to modern standards, have look at Smart-screen.
              MOC member since 05/97
              1984 Marlin Roadster SWB.
              1800TC, Unleaded ported head, stage 2 cam. Ford Type 9 gearbox, Dolomite Sprint rear axle fitted with MGF disc brakes.
              Three core radiator, Renault Clio vented front discs.
              The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.

              Loads of Marlin Reference can be found documents here or there.

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              • #8
                Re: Wiper Wheel boxes

                I have just found a 26? tooth wheel. and a 110deg motor. I have a 120deg motor . Next Question, what did I do with the other 3 wheelboxes I should have?

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                • #9
                  Re: Wiper Wheel boxes

                  Day after tomorrow has come. Strip the dash, remove demister vent, remove wheelbox 40tooth. My 26 tooth box is 1/2" short! I'm going to have to BUY something. B....er

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                  • #10
                    Re: Wiper Wheel boxes

                    Ordered a 32 tooth wheelbox from SVC. Spent the rest of the day re-doing the wiring to the rear lights. Bullet connectors under the wings in the spray, no thank you!

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                    • #11
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                      I used Allegro wheelboxes on my Roadster, same dimensions as Marina but 32 tooth if I remember correctly.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Wiper Wheel boxes

                        I've ordered a 32tooth from SVC. I reckoned that the 27tooth would sweep the whole of my side of the screen but it's too short. Oh the joys of sorting other peoples builds.

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