68 outside door handle help
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68 outside door handle help
So I got the 68 I bought this winter out for the first time this weekend and took my daughter for a ride. We stopped for gas and as she was getting in the car the door handle came off in her hand 
just another gift from the PO who superglued it on. So the handle is in perfect shape except it does not have the stud in the bottom. IS there any reason I can't take threaded rod and epoxy it in the socket? Can anyone tell me the length of the stud? If I do have to buy an aftermarket one are some better than others? Thanks Mark
just another gift from the PO who superglued it on. So the handle is in perfect shape except it does not have the stud in the bottom. IS there any reason I can't take threaded rod and epoxy it in the socket? Can anyone tell me the length of the stud? If I do have to buy an aftermarket one are some better than others? Thanks Mark
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There is no reason you can't put a stud in the old handle.. it's about 3/4" long (I can measure one tomorrow to be sure). If you take the door panel off you'll probably find the old stud laying inside the bottom of the door.
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Thanks for the reply. AND I also want to thank you in advance as the next project is the wipers. They didn't work at all and the door was closed. I had the dash out to repair some tack issues and the clock and noticed that the gauge bezel was broken i.e. no ground to the switch so I ran a separate ground to the switch. When I tried the wipers the door opened but no wipers and now the door will not close. I've printed your troubleshooting instructions and will start from there and if I need parts to repair it I will be sure to buy from you. I am VERY grateful for the work you have done with the written instructions and videos.
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Well I guessed it right on the button... 3/4" from the bottom of the housing where the stud screws in, to the end of the stud.
You're most welcome for the help.
Check the small hose running to the wiper door relay. If no vacuum is present on this hose then the door will stay open. Next check to make sure the vacuum over-ride is not pulled because that'll hold it open too... And before you dig go deep on the wiper motor make sure the wiper motor over ride switch under the column isn't turned off.
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You're most welcome for the help.
Check the small hose running to the wiper door relay. If no vacuum is present on this hose then the door will stay open. Next check to make sure the vacuum over-ride is not pulled because that'll hold it open too... And before you dig go deep on the wiper motor make sure the wiper motor over ride switch under the column isn't turned off.
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Well I guessed it right on the button... 3/4" from the bottom of the housing where the stud screws in, to the end of the stud.
You're most welcome for the help.
Check the small hose running to the wiper door relay. If no vacuum is present on this hose then the door will stay open. Next check to make sure the vacuum over-ride is not pulled because that'll hold it open too... And before you dig go deep on the wiper motor make sure the wiper motor over ride switch under the column isn't turned off.
Willcox
You're most welcome for the help.
Check the small hose running to the wiper door relay. If no vacuum is present on this hose then the door will stay open. Next check to make sure the vacuum over-ride is not pulled because that'll hold it open too... And before you dig go deep on the wiper motor make sure the wiper motor over ride switch under the column isn't turned off.
Willcox
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Well I got the door handle repaired with no problem but haven't compleatly figured out the wipers yet. This is what I've figured out so far on the vacuum side. The door will open with the override but doesn't close but try's to move and if I move the back of the actuator it will close slowly so I guessing there is a vacuum leak and I need a new one. On the wiper side still nothing. I've tested the switch and relay and they are good. I'll test the solinoid next. The override switch looks a little worse for wear but I don't know how to test it so may just order a new one as well.
good Luck
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Well I got the door handle repaired with no problem but haven't compleatly figured out the wipers yet. This is what I've figured out so far on the vacuum side. The door will open with the override but doesn't close but try's to move and if I move the back of the actuator it will close slowly so I guessing there is a vacuum leak and I need a new one. On the wiper side still nothing. I've tested the switch and relay and they are good. I'll test the solinoid next. The override switch looks a little worse for wear but I don't know how to test it so may just order a new one as well.
To test the actuator use this picture... it's simple and I suspect part of your door issue.
To test the tach solenoid use this picture... it's simple too, getting to it is a bear... but keep in mind that it's hot waiting from ground from the headlamp switch. Also make sure you wiper switch is grounded. If the small gauge bezel is damaged and the wiper switch plate section is not connected then you'll probably need to run a ground from the switch to the lower section.
To test the motor.. use the videos below... and there are some good links I've posted in here for you.
Wiper Motor Bench Test 68 Ver 1
Wiper Motor Bench Test 68 Ver 2 "Follow up"
Great threads on 68 Wiper motors can be found here:
Mister Willcox, 68 wiper motor
68 wiper problems
To test the relay.
Willcox Testing a 68-76 Corvette Wiper Motor Switch
Here is the how to repair your wiper relay if this is the problem.
And lastly... the correct wiper motor schematic for 68
Last edited by Willcox Corvette; Apr 26, 2016 at 12:02 PM.
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It sounds like you have multiple issues.
To test the actuator use this picture... it's simple and I suspect part of your door issue.
To test the tach solenoid use this picture... it's simple too, getting to it is a bear... but keep in mind that it's hot waiting from ground from the headlamp switch. Also make sure you wiper switch is grounded. If the small gauge bezel is damaged and the wiper switch plate section is not connected then you'll probably need to run a ground from the switch to the lower section.
To test the motor.. use the videos below... and there are some good links I've posted in here for you.
Wiper Motor Bench Test 68 Ver 1
Wiper Motor Bench Test 68 Ver 2 "Follow up"
Great threads on 68 Wiper motors can be found here:
Mister Willcox, 68 wiper motor
68 wiper problems
To test the relay.
Willcox Testing a 68-76 Corvette Wiper Motor Switch
Here is the how to repair your wiper relay if this is the problem.
And lastly... the correct wiper motor schematic for 68
To test the actuator use this picture... it's simple and I suspect part of your door issue.
To test the tach solenoid use this picture... it's simple too, getting to it is a bear... but keep in mind that it's hot waiting from ground from the headlamp switch. Also make sure you wiper switch is grounded. If the small gauge bezel is damaged and the wiper switch plate section is not connected then you'll probably need to run a ground from the switch to the lower section.
To test the motor.. use the videos below... and there are some good links I've posted in here for you.
Wiper Motor Bench Test 68 Ver 1
Wiper Motor Bench Test 68 Ver 2 "Follow up"
Great threads on 68 Wiper motors can be found here:
Mister Willcox, 68 wiper motor
68 wiper problems
To test the relay.
Willcox Testing a 68-76 Corvette Wiper Motor Switch
Here is the how to repair your wiper relay if this is the problem.
And lastly... the correct wiper motor schematic for 68
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Typo.. My fault.. it's waiting for ground from the wiper switch. I had 69 and later on my mind and had to edit 1/2 my post because originally I posted all 69-72 stuff.
Do this.. just as a quick test.. run a jumper ground from the bracket the over-ride switch mounts on.... then test again.
Willcox
Do this.. just as a quick test.. run a jumper ground from the bracket the over-ride switch mounts on.... then test again.
Willcox
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Typo.. My fault.. it's waiting for ground from the wiper switch. I had 69 and later on my mind and had to edit 1/2 my post because originally I posted all 69-72 stuff.
Do this.. just as a quick test.. run a jumper ground from the bracket the over-ride switch mounts on.... then test again.
Willcox
Do this.. just as a quick test.. run a jumper ground from the bracket the over-ride switch mounts on.... then test again.
Willcox
